Milieu Counselor

Arms Acres; Carmel Hills (NY); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arms Acres in Carmel, NY, an inpatient facility, seeks a dependable Milieu Counselor to maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients in recovery from substance use disorders.

The role supports admissions, documents patient behavior, and promotes safety and engagement under clinical supervision. Day/evening/night shifts are offered, with a focus on round-the-clock patient wellbeing and coordinated care.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in a direct client or patient environment preferred.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training as listed in the original job description.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients during the assigned shift.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, and facility staff while protecting confidentiality.
• Observe patient behavior and document observations in charts or logs per facility procedures.
• Report behavioral changes, concerns, crises, and safety issues to the supervisor following instructions.
• Conduct patient room checks, verify headcounts, assess room conditions, and complete documentation.
• Assist with patient admissions including searches and unit orientation.
• Facilitate educational, spirituality, and other group sessions per guidelines.
• Provide crisis intervention support and emergency assistance as directed.
• Accompany patients during meals and monitor meal lines during shifts.
• Provide administrative support to Case Managers, including calls and escorts.

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

• Location 75 Seminary Rd,Carmel, NY, 10512,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Benefit Eligible PT/FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Making a Difference, One Life at a Time.

Since 1982, Arms Acres has been helping individuals take the first steps toward recovery from substance use disorders. Located in Carmel Hamlet, New York, our 191-bed inpatient facility provides medically supervised detoxification, crisis counseling, and comprehensive support to individuals navigating recovery.

Our work goes beyond medical care. Physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and many other professionals work together to help patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. With more than 50,000 lives impacted since our founding, Arms Acres is built on the belief that compassionate care, teamwork, and professional dedication can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

Arms Acres is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and attentive Milieu Counselor to help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients receiving substance use treatment. Working under the direction of clinical and administrative leadership, the Milieu Counselor supports daily program operations, observes and documents patient behavior, assists with admissions and unit activities, and helps promote patient safety and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients throughout the assigned shift.

Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, and facility staff while protecting confidential information.

Observe patient behavior and document relevant observations in patient charts or communication logs, following facility procedures.

Report behavioral changes, concerns, crises, and safety issues to the appropriate supervisor and follow established instructions.

Conduct required patient room checks, verify headcounts, assess room conditions, and complete appropriate documentation.

Assist with patient admissions as needed, including required searches, unit orientation, and other admission procedures.

Facilitate assigned educational, spirituality, and other group sessions in accordance with program guidelines.

Provide crisis intervention support and emergency assistance as directed and within the scope of the role.

Accompany patients during meals, monitor meal lines, and remain with the unit throughout assigned meal periods.

Provide administrative and logistical support to Case Managers, including phone calls and patient escorts.

Day time 8:00AM-4:30PM

Tuesdays-thrusday

Tuesday-Friday

Friday-Monday

Sunday-Thrusday

Day time 6:00AM-12:30PM

Friday and Saturday

Evening: 4:00PM-12:30PM

Thrusday-Sunday

Friday and Saturday

Overnight: 12:00AM-8:30AM

Sunday-Tuesday

Saturday-Tuesday

Sunday-Thrusday

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

One to three months of related experience and/or training, as listed in the original job description.

Six months of experience in a direct client or patient environment.

Basic knowledge and understanding of alcoholism, substance use disorders, and recovery.

Summary

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.