Milieu Coordinator- PRN shift

Eating Recovery Center

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 28,585 - 39,950

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading behavioral health service provider in Chicago is seeking a Milieu Coordinator to deliver hands-on treatment and facilitate therapeutic groups. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 months of experience in the field. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

At least 6 months of behavioral health experience required.
Minimum of 18 months behavioral health experience for Milieu Coordinator II.
Clinical associate/intern license preferred for Milieu Coordinator II.

Responsibilities

Facilitate curriculum-based therapeutic groups.
Provide milieu support, de-escalation, and behavior coaching.
Document groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

ACT/DBT skills training

Behavioral health experience

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in mental health or related field

Job description

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Who We Are
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 telehealth services to patients nationwide. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients struggling with eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

How you’ll serve our patients: A Day in The Life - YouTube

As a Milieu Coordinator at ERC Pathlight, you will be part of a team delivering hands-on treatment, group therapy sessions, and support to our patients across various centers nationwide. Your responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic groups based on core curriculum, providing milieu support, de-escalation, and behavior coaching in inpatient/residential and PHP programs. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build on your education in a therapist-in-training capacity.

You will serve patients daily in various ways:

Facilitating curriculum-based therapeutic groups
Cross-training across levels of care within your program
Milieu management, including de-escalation, crisis management, bathroom monitoring, behavior coaching, and safety checks for self-harm and suicide
Supporting morning routines in inpatient/residential programs
Collecting weights, vitals, and urine samples where applicable
Documenting groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations

Milieu Coordinator Must Haves

Bachelor's degree required
At least 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

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (in mental health or related field)
Clinical associate/intern license strongly preferred
Minimum of 18 months behavioral health experience required (waived with relevant Master's degree)
Experience with group curriculum, facilitation, and therapeutic milieu skills preferred
Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
Knowledge of stress reactions expressed behaviorally and psychologically/emotionally

How We Invest In You

Every role at ERC Pathlight is vital to delivering high-quality care. We support your growth through ongoing training, continuing education, and opportunities for internal advancement.

What We Offer

We prioritize the mental wellness of our team members, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement. The starting pay range for the Program Therapist role is $20.75 to $29.00 per hour, depending on experience.

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

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