Milieu Counselor - Adult Psych
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Medford
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: CHA Everett Hospital Work Days: - 7:00am-3:30pm and
3:00pm-11:30pm, Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays -
-Category: Human and Social Services Department: Psych EH West 2
Nursing Job Type: PT20Plus HPW Work Shift: Night Hours/Week: 24.00
Union: Yes Union Name: SEIU 1199
Department SummaryWest 2 is a 22 bed acute care for Adults ages
19-55 in a behavioral health unit. The unit is dedicated to
providing exceptional care to people in our community with mental
health and substance abuse illness. We established a philosophy of
caring for patients who need mental health services with kindness,
respect and dignity, while we provide them with a supportive
environment and treatment to help them heal. Our program is
dedicated to depression, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress
disorders, substance abuse and psychotic diagnoses. Our primary
objective is to help our patients to get better so they can live
better lives.
Job Purpose
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 Milieu Counselor performs safety checks, is assigned groups,
interacts 1:1 with patients as needed, and is able to de-escalate
aggressive patients.
Qualifications/Experience:
High School graduate or GED required.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by the American
Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.1 year previous
mental health experience in a Psych locked unit strongly
preferred.All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a
job specific physical agility test.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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