Milieu Therapist

10 HOSP 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 (PTO)

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a clinician to provide direct patient care focused on behavior modification and improved social skills. The role involves implementing individualized plans of care and working within a therapeutic environment.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in psychology, nursing, or social services, and have relevant work experience in mental health. The position offers a competitive pay range of $22.25 - $36.38 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of direct experience in a mental health setting.
• Strong knowledge of signs of physical abuse/neglect.
• Physical requirements: ability to manage patients in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a therapeutic environment.
• Lead and co-lead milieu activities.
• Document patient status and progress.

Skills

Behavior modification

Coping strategies

Child care knowledge

Intervention skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, nursing, social services, or related fields

Job description

Clinician Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a therapeutic environment focusing on behavior modification, improved social skills, and effective coping strategies.
• Complete duties assigned by Charge Nurse, Clinical Managers, or Unit Director.
• Lead and co‑lead milieu activities per program.
• Set and communicate age‑developmentally appropriate individual goals, expectations and behavioral limits.
• Implement plans of care and individual behavior programs initiated by the team.
• Assist in group therapy, recreational therapy, classroom and other activities as assigned.
• Maintain safety in the milieu using prevention and de‑escalation CCM techniques.
• Independently perform unit‑specific procedures, protocols and precautions.
• Intervene in anticipated emergency situations and follow emergency protocols.
• Communicate changes in health or behavior to appropriate staff.
• Document patient status and progress in the Medical Record as per program guidelines.

Team Membership

• Support clinical operations and decisions related to treatment plans.
• Respond to environmental concerns (maintenance/cleanliness) of the area.
• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Adhere to scheduling requirements.

Professional Development

• Maintain mandatory yearly reviews.
• Seek supervision to function in professional role.
• Assume responsibility for professional development through continuing education events, conferences, group supervision and in‑services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, nursing, social services or related fields.
• Minimum 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 toward normal and disturbed children.
• Physical requirements: sits and stands throughout the day; may need 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 (PTO), 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 behavioral health services for employees and families
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.