Milieu Therapist

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,651 - 50,117; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a dedicated professional to provide patient care in a therapeutic environment focusing on pediatric mental health. The role supports clinical operations and requires a bachelor’s degree.

The ideal candidate will have experience in crisis management and knowledge of child development. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of direct experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of signs of abuse/neglect and appropriate conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care focusing on behavior modification.
• Documents patient status and progress in the Medical Record.
• Assists in group therapy and maintains safety in the milieu.

Skills

Knowledge of child care and development

Understanding mental disorders affecting children

Crisis management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, nursing, social services or related field

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Job Description

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, Clinical Managers/Manager of Clinical Services or Unit Director, the role functions as a leader of milieu activities and supporter of clinical operations within the treatment team. The candidate is knowledgeable and competent in identifying and intervening in patient crises, provides consistent reports of patient progress to parents and treatment team, and understands the developmental needs of pediatric and adolescent patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in a therapeutic environment focusing on behavior modification, improved social skills, and coping skills.
• Completes duties assigned by Charge Nurse, Clinical Managers, and/or Unit Director.
• Leads and co-leads milieu activities per program.
• Sets and communicates age/developmentally appropriate individual goals, expectations and behavioral limits within the program parameters.
• Implements plans of care and individual behavior programs initiated by the team.
• Assists in group therapy, recreational therapy, classroom and other activities as assigned.
• Maintains safety in the milieu, utilizing prevention and de-escalation techniques.
• Independently performs unit specific procedures, protocols and precautions.
• Intervenes in anticipated emergency situations and knows emergency protocols.
• Communicates changes in health or behavior to appropriate staff (nurse, primary therapist, physician, etc.).
• Documents patient status and progress in the Medical Record per program guidelines.
• Supports clinical operations and decisions related to treatment plans.
• Responds to environmental concerns (maintenance/cleanliness) of the area.
• Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Adheres to scheduling requirements.
• Maintains mandatory yearly reviews and seeks appropriate supervision.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, nursing, social services or related field.
• Minimum of one year of direct experience in a mental health setting, paid or unpaid, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basic child care and development, mental disorders affecting children, signs of physical abuse/neglect, and appropriate adult conduct towards normal and disturbed children.
• Physical requirements: sits and stands throughout the day; may be required to manage patients in crisis situations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$22.25–$36.38 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup childcare and eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.