Milieu Therapist, PRN
Eating Recovery Center · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
The Milieu Therapist facilitates groups based on core curriculum, provides meal monitoring and meal support, and offers milieu support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. The Milieu Therapist may be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
Schedule
PRN/As Needed - Monday and Friday availability required, at least 4 shifts per month.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates curriculum-based groups
- Provides meal monitoring and support
- Documentation of groups, meals and patient check-ins and observations
- Provides support to Milieu including: de-escalation and crisis management, bathroom monitoring, monitoring outside breaks
- Conducts self-harm and suicide assessment
- Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
- Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
- Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in standalone programs in evenings and weekends
- Will lead more advanced groups
- Coverage for Primary Therapists with support from Clinical Manager or Clinical Director
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mental health or related degree program (required)
- Master's degree in mental health or related degree program (required)
- Intern or associate license from appropriate state licensing board (required)
- Minimum 18 months of experience in a behavioral health or related field (requirement waived with relevant master's degree)
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year facilitating groups (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement