Milieu Therapist

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan premiums after 3 years

Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health seeks a Milieu Therapist for the Behavioral Health area at the Plano Campus. This part-time, on-site role supports treatment plans for pediatric patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Requires a Bachelor's degree and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Prior child/adolescent therapy experience is preferred. You will lead milieu activities, assist with daily living tasks, and contribute to group sessions, patient education, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interact therapeutically with patients during milieu activities and rooms.
• Provide direct patient care including activities of daily living and personal care.
• Support RNs by collecting vital signs, data, and specimens as trained.
• Report patient status changes to charge nurse or physician promptly.
• Escort patients to off-unit appointments when needed.
• Educate patients and families about program processes and treatment plans.
• Offer emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist with implementing treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Participate in classroom learning activities and behavior programs.
• Communicate observations and interventions to the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate milieu-based groups and monitor treatment responses in EHR.
• Respond to crises and intervene therapeutically as needed.

Skills

Milieu therapy

Pediatric experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Milieu Therapist in Behavioral Health

Department: Psych Eating Disorders

Location: Plano Campus

Shift: Part Time

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

The incumbent in this position participates in developing and implementing patient treatment plans. Working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, the milieu therapist develops and leads therapeutic patient care activities and encourages patient participation in milieu activities and their treatment plan. The milieu therapist works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, providing oversight to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.

Responsibilities

• Interacts therapeutically with patients during milieu and/or room-based activities
• Provides direct patient care, including assisting patients with activities of daily living and personal care
• Provides support to RNs by assisting with the collection of vital signs, data, and specimens as appropriate per education and training
• Reports changes in patient status and any concerns to the charge nurse and/or physician
• Escorts patients to off-unit procedures/appointments as needed
• Provides orientation and education to patients and families regarding program processes throughout their time in treatment
• Provides emotional support to patients and families throughout their hospitalization while maintaining professional boundaries
• Assists in implementing treatment plans for all patients with a focus on assigned patients
• Assists with learning activities in the classroom
• Assists in implementing individual patient behavioral programs under the direction of the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Contributes to the interdisciplinary treatment planning process by communicating observations, suggesting interventions, and participating in patient care related meetings as appropriate
• Conducts milieu-based groups utilizing unit specific curriculum
• Monitors and reports patient’s response to treatment interventions both verbally and in the EHR
• Therapeutically intervenes and assists in crisis situations
• Uses available resources to learn and improve patient care knowledge and skills;
• Participates in evaluation of self and peers
• Accepts instruction and guidance from preceptor and other clinically advanced personnel
• Enhances professional growth and development by completing educational activities which address specific clinical competencies
• Accepts assignments to various patient units and hospital departments as census dictates
• Participates in staff meetings and Quality Improvement initiatives
• Maintains strict patient and family confidentiality
• Performs other duties and special projects as needed and as training and education allows

Work Experience

How You'll Be Successful:

• Experience in child and adolescent therapy Preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support BLS Essential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by Life Support Course Requirements. Must obtain within 30 days of hire.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.