Milieu Counselor/Clinician

PrairieCare; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PrairieCare is seeking a Milieu Counselor to manage patient engagement and crisis intervention. The role involves supporting direct care staff and facilitating groups. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience with mental health or substance abuse in adolescents are required.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, psychology or related clinical field required.
• Enrolled in a master’s program in counseling, social work, or family therapy preferred.
• Licensed as a Therapeutic Recreational Therapist required, if not enrolled in a master’s program.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with adolescents or young adults in a mental health or substance abuse setting required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients who are struggling or at risk of harm.
• Support the direct care team in addressing patient issues within the community.
• De-escalate struggling patients with an understanding of crisis management techniques to reduce incidents.
• Facilitate groups and activities as scheduled and needed.

Skills

Client engagement

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, psychology or related clinical field

Enrolled in a master’s program in counseling, social work, or family therapy

Licensed as a Therapeutic Recreational Therapist

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Clinical Operations Manager, the Milieu Counselor is responsible for managing the milieu through client engagement and crisis intervention, as well as facilitating groups and activities as needed. The Milieu Counselor specifically addresses patients in need of immediate or emergent services.

Key Performance Responsibilities

• Engage with patients who are struggling or at risk of harm.
• Support the direct care team in addressing patient issues within the community.
• Model appropriate engagement and intervention strategies for direct care staff and in accordance with Newport’s philosophy and treatment model.
• De‑escalate struggling patients in the community with an understanding of crisis management techniques to reduce overall incidents and need for manual holds.
• Understand the appropriate use of on‑call support as needed.
• Facilitate groups and activities as scheduled and as needed.
• Work with the clinical and program leadership to coordinate evening and weekend treatment services.
• Communicate with patient’s treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete screening and assessment tools upon meeting criteria or completion of training.
• Be responsible for the timely completion of clinical documentation (progress and group notes).
• Attend weekly clinical supervision and treatment team meetings.
• Attend training as assigned and when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, psychology or related clinical field required.
• Enrolled in a master’s program in counseling, social work, or family therapy preferred.
• Licensed as a Therapeutic Recreational Therapist required, if not enrolled in a master’s program.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with adolescents or young adults in a mental health or substance abuse setting required.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness.

About Newport Healthcare

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newport Healthcare 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email [e-mail] for assistance.