Milieu Counselor - Children's ED - FT - Evenings, Weekend Requirements

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a Milieu Counselor to support therapeutic patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will participate in nursing interventions and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to promote learning and adaptive coping.

The role emphasizes PFCC, safe patient care, and active participation in unit activities. Minimum one year in psychology or related field is preferred, with an associates degree and bachelor’s degree preferred;

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; a Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in psychology or related field with specialized populations.
• Ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team and manage crises.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing staff to maintain a therapeutic milieu/environment and ensure patient care.
• Co-facilitate select unit-based therapeutic groups as identified by Nurse Manager.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to address patient/family needs and participate in unit activities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Working collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Milieu Counselor is assigned to and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse, participating in carrying out nursing interventions to provide patients with opportunities for learning and adaptive ways of coping. The Milieu Counselor works collaboratively with the licensed staff on the ongoing development of the milieu and activities that promote quality patient outcomes. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment to ensure the care and treatment of patients.
  • 1.1Acts as a cofacilitator in select unit based therapeutic groups as identified by Nurse Manager.
• 2.Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care to insure the safety and dignity of the patient.
  • 2.1Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team offering suggestions and recommendations on addressing patient/family needs.
• 3.Participates in unit activities that promote a cohesive staff group.
  • 3.1Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and if unable to attend, reads and signs minutes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Associates degree required and Bachelor degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum one (1) year prior experience in Psychology and or related field, working with specialized populations such as emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents and or children and families.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to communicate and effectively deal with complex effectively charged situations and possess group facilitation and crisis management skills.

YNHHS Requisition ID 164804