Milieu Counselor - Adolescent Psychiatry, Full time, D/E
Cambridge Health Alliance20 hours ago
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Summary
Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a Milieu Counselor for Adolescent Psychiatry to join their team in Somerville, MA. The role involves providing care and support to adolescents in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
About the Role
As a Milieu Counselor, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for ensuring a safe and structured environment for patients in crisis. Your duties will include assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), leading or co-leading therapeutic groups, performing safety checks, and documenting vital signs and patient intake/output. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to support the individual needs of patients and contribute to their stabilization and treatment planning.
About You
Required:
- High school diploma required; B.A, B.S., or M.A. preferred or equivalent years of human service experience.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Prior human services, behavioral or psychiatric experience strongly preferred.
Preferred:
- Inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred.
- Ability to complete a job-specific physical test.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for positions that are 32-40 hours per week.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and professional development opportunities.
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a vibrant, innovative health system that serves everyone in our communities. With over 140,000 patients in Boston’s metro-north region served by two hospital campuses and a network of primary and specialty care centers, CHA is proud to provide the health care people need most in their lives.
Somerville, MA