Milieu Coordinator, Part time

Eating Recovery Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,585 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing training and education opportunities

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization in Chicago seeks a Milieu Coordinator to deliver hands-on treatment and facilitate therapeutic groups. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 months of behavioral health experience. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $20.75 to $29.00 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6 months of behavioral health experience required.
• 18+ months behavioral health experience for advanced role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates curriculum-based therapeutic groups.
• Cross-trains across the levels of care.
• Conducts self-harm and suicide safety checks.

Skills

Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training

Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care

Behavior coaching

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree in Mental Health or related field (preferred)

Job description

Overview

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 9 states and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma-related disorders.

How you’ll serve our patients: As a Milieu Coordinator, you can expect to be part of a team that delivers hands-on treatment, group therapy sessions and support to patients in one of our centers nationwide. Milieu Coordinators facilitate therapeutic groups based on core curriculum, provide milieu support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs, and help build on your education in this therapist-in-training role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates curriculum-based therapeutic groups
• Cross-train across the levels of care within your program
• Milieu Management
• De-escalation and crisis management
• Bathroom monitoring/flush checks
• Behavior coaching
• Conducts self-harm and suicide safety checks
• Supports morning routine in IP/Res programs
• Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
• Documentation of groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations

Qualifications

• Milieu Coordinator I Must Haves
• Bachelor\'s degree required
• 6 months of behavioral health experience required
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care

• Milieu Coordinator II Must Haves
• Bachelors Degree - Required
• Masters degree Preferred (in Mental Health or related field)
• Clinical associate/intern license strongly preferred
• 18+ months behavioral health experience - Required (Requirement waived with relevant Master\'s Degree)
• 1 year+ experience Group curriculum, facilitation and therapeutic milieu skills Preferred
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
• Demonstrates knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally and psychologically

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation starting range for the Milieu Coordinator role is $20.75 to $29.00 an hour. Ranges are based upon market expectations and are dependent upon candidate experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit plans, Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and tuition reimbursement. We invest in you with ongoing training and continuing education opportunities to support internal growth.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our website at: https://eatingrecoverycenter.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true