What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milieu Therapist II - Casual position at UPMC?
Are you interested in building a rewarding career with a national leader in the treatment of mental health?
UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a passionate Casual Milieu Therapist to join our team!
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The Milieu Therapist role is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in the behavioral health field while gaining exposure to different patient populations and a variety of mental health diagnoses.
The starting rate for this position is $17.30, prior to crediting for applicable experience beyond the minimum listed requirements. Plus earn an additional $1.60/hr for evenings and weekend shifts.
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively
• Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living
• Accompany patients to out-of-building activities and appointments
• Document in the Medical Record according to established policies
• Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
• Demonstrate effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide clinical interventions assessed by client needs
• Coordinate patient groups and activities
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities
• Maintain on-going communication with appropriate staff
• Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner
• Completes 1:1 meeting with assigned patients to assess how they are currently doing
• Complete observations of patients as ordered, following all guidelines
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
