Milieu Counselor - Child Psychiatry, Full time, D/E
Location: CHA Somerville Campus
About the Role
The Milieu Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for a safe and structured service as well as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The Child Psychiatry Unit is an 18-bed secured psychiatric unit providing care for children between the ages of 3 and 11, using a trauma-informed, patient- and family-centered, evidence-based approach. Our units offer private rooms, communal eating and living areas, an outdoor activity space, an active sensory room, and quiet ‘calming’ spaces for both individual and group play and learning.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Lead or co-lead groups
- Perform safety checks and 1:1 meetings with patients
- Accurately chart patients' blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight, and notify the nurse of any changes in vital signs
- Measure and document the patient's intake and output
- Maintain nutritional and hydration needs
- Complete any other tasks 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 in an inpatient setting is strongly preferred
- All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job-specific physical test
Schedule
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- 8 or 12-hour shifts: Day/Evening (7am-3:30pm and 3pm-11:30pm)
- Every other weekend rotation and holidays as assigned
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for positions that are 32-40 hours per week
- Competitive salaries and professional development opportunities
Pay
Pay range varies based on candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.