Milieu Counselor — Evening & Weekend, Full-Time

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

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;