Smilow Cancer Hospital
Milieu Counselor Adolescent Psychiatry
Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
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Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Working collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Milieu Counselor is assigned to and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse, participating in carrying out nursing interventions to provide patients with opportunities for learning and adaptive ways of coping. The Milieu Counselor works collaboratively with the licensed staff on the ongoing development of the milieu and activities that promote quality patient outcomes. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
1. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment to ensure the care and treatment of patients. 1.1 Acts as a cofacilitator in select unit based therapeutic groups as identified by Nurse Manager. 2. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care to insure the safety and dignity of the patient. 2.1 Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team offering suggestions and recommendations on addressing patient/family needs. 3. Participates in unit activities that promote a cohesive staff group. 3.1 Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and if unable to attend, reads and signs minutes.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Experience
Associates degree required and Bachelor degree preferred
Minimum one (1) year prior experience in Psychology and or related field, working with specialized populations such as emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents and or children and families.
Special Skills
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to communicate and effectively deal with complex effectively charged situations and possess group facilitation and crisis management skills.
YNHHS Requisition ID
160863 Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Working collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Milieu Counselor is assigned to and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse, participating in carrying out nursing interventions to provide patients with opportunities for learning and adaptive ways of coping. The Milieu Counselor works collaboratively with the licensed staff on the ongoing development of the milieu and activities that promote quality patient outcomes. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
1. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment to ensure the care and treatment of patients. 1.1 Acts as a cofacilitator in select unit based therapeutic groups as identified by Nurse Manager. 2. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care to insure the safety and dignity of the patient. 2.1 Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team offering suggestions and recommendations on addressing patient/family needs. 3. Participates in unit activities that promote a cohesive staff group. 3.1 Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and if unable to attend, reads and signs minutes.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Experience
Associates degree required and Bachelor degree preferred
Minimum one (1) year prior experience in Psychology and or related field, working with specialized populations such as emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents and or children and families.
Special Skills
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to communicate and effectively deal with complex effectively charged situations and possess group facilitation and crisis management skills.
YNHHS Requisition ID
160863 Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smilow Cancer Hospital by 2x Get notified about new Counselor jobs in
New Haven, CT . Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Candidate (35 Hour)(Hybrid)
Waterbury, CT $49,866.00-$64,593.00 6 days ago Waterbury, CT $50,000.00-$52,000.00 2 weeks ago School Based Adolescent Counselor: Sign on bonus up to $4,000!
Middletown, CT $55,000.00-$77,000.00 1 month ago Child and Adolescent Behavioral Therapist (Remote, Part time - Connecticut)
Bridgeport, CT $81,576.00-$108,000.00 1 day ago North Haven, CT $75,000.00-$80,000.00 2 hours ago Assistant Professor - Counselor Education and Supervision (On-Site, Tenure Track)
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