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Milieu Therapist I

UPMC, Seneca, Pennsylvania, United States, 16346

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Seneca, PA

UPMC NORTHWEST Hospital

Status:

Flex Full time (28-40 hours/week)

Shift:

Variable shifts, primarily days & evenings, with occasional nights, including rotating weekends & holidays. Typically, 8-hour shifts.

Join the dedicated care team at

UPMC Northwest

as a

Milieu Therapist I , where you’ll actively engage patients in therapeutic activities, support recovery for individuals and groups, and help maintain a safe, structured healing environment. Apply today to be part of a collaborative team making a meaningful difference every day.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead patient groups and activities

Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups

Document care accurately in the medical record per established policies

Complete patient observations as ordered, following all guidelines

Encourage and assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Complete 1:1 meetings with assigned patients to assess current status

Provide clinical interventions based on individual patient needs

Manage crisis situations using positive, therapeutic approaches

Demonstrate effective milieu management to promote a safe and positive patient experience

Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment

Accompany patients to off-unit activities and appointments

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and maintain ongoing communication with appropriate staff

Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling) required; other degrees considered with at least 12 Human Services credits

Mental health experience and group/individual therapeutic activity experience preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to provide direct physical care to unpredictable behavioral health patients, including lifting, supporting, and moving equipment

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) certification required within 60 days of hire or transfer

Act 34 clearance required

Job Details Seniority level: Not Applicable. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Other. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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