Milieu Counselor Float - Cambridge Massachusetts

Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted On: 04/17/2024

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: 8 hour shifts varied following the Per Diem Contract
Category: Human and Social Services
Department: Inpatient Psych Float Pool CH
Job Type: Per Diem On Call
Work Shift: Various Shifts
Hours/Week: 0.00
Union: Yes
Union Name: CH Laborers 380


Department Summary:
Cahill 4 is an adult Psychiatric locked unit. There are 18 beds available on this inpatient unit of which we see various types of psychiatric illnesses such as Schizophrenia bi-polar and affective disorders, Personality disorders, Duel diagnosis, Adjustment disorder, Psychosis, and use DBT/CBT Group Therapy. According to DMH we have a lower than average restraint rate, use sensory approach to de-escalating patients, and all staff are educated in trauma informed care with provides each patient with individualized care.
Job Summary: 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. Milieu safety checks, assigned groups, 1:1 interactions with patients as needed, de-escalation of aggressive patients.

EDUCATION: High school diploma required; B.A, B.S., or M.A. preferred or equivalent years human service experience.
CERTIFICATIONS: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience required.
All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility test.




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