Milieu Counselor - Adult Psychiatry, 32 Hrs/wk, D/E

The Milieu Counselor position at Cahill 3 Adult Psychiatric Nursing at Cambridge Hospital is a 32 hours per week role. Cambridge Health Alliance offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for this position.

About the role

The Milieu Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary team responsible for a safe and structured service, assisting with ADLs, leading or co-leading therapeutic groups, performing safety checks, and conducting 1:1 meetings with patients. Other responsibilities include accurately charting vital signs, documenting intake and output, and managing patients' nutritional and hydration needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Lead or co-lead therapeutic groups
• Perform safety checks
• Conduct 1:1 meetings with patients
• Accurately chart patients' Blood Pressure (BP), Temperature, Pulse Rate (TPR), and weight
• Measure and document patient's intake and output
• Maintain patients' nutritional and hydration needs
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Charge RN

Requirements

• 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
• Inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred
• All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job-specific physical test

Qualifications/Experience

• 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
• Inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred
• All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job-specific physical test

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential.

Benefits

Cambridge Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities. The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and promoting equal employment opportunity.

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified, but final offers may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a rotating weekend shift and holidays as assigned: 7am-3:30pm and 3pm-11:30pm, totaling 32 hours per week.