Inpatient Psychiatry Milieu Counselor — Patient-Centered Care

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Milieu Counselor to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support nursing interventions and help patients learn adaptive coping strategies while promoting PFCC principles.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) and at least one year of psychology experience with specialized populations. Strong group facilitation and crisis management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of psychology experience with specialized populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu and environment.
• Acts as cofacilitator in unit-based therapeutic groups under the Nurse Manager.
• Provides individualized patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team on patient and family needs.
• Participates in unit activities and staff meetings.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Group facilitation

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Milieu Counselor to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support nursing interventions and help patients learn adaptive coping strategies while promoting PFCC principles.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) and at least one year of psychology experience with specialized populations. Strong group facilitation and crisis management skills are essential.