Milieu Therapist Sports & Recreation - Somerset, PA at Geebo

Milieu Therapist

UPMC Somerset is expanding their Behavioral Health Team to include a Milieu Therapist. The Milieu Therapist role is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in the behavioral health field while gaining exposure to different patient populations and a variety of mental health diagnoses.
This position will support the department during variable daylight and evening shifts as well as rotating holidays and weekends. The Milieu Therapist I perform assigned tasks and participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, in various aspects of patient care with an emphasis on therapeutic activities conducted with assigned individuals and groups.
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.
Responsibilities:

Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively

Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living

Accompany patients to out-of-building activities and appointments

Document in the Medical Record according to established policies

Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.

Demonstrate effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Provide clinical interventions assessed by client needs

Maintain competency requirements

Learn and utilize up-to-date technology and practices in delivery of patient care.

Attend a minimum of 1 unit based of Institute wide in-service yearly.

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities

Maintain on-going communication with appropriate staff

Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited College or University required. _Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services_ .

Mental Health experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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