Milieu Therapist I: Empower Recovery & Positive Care

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Washington is seeking a Milieu Therapist I to support patient recovery in the Behavioral Health Unit. You will lead therapeutic activities, document care, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while coordinating patient groups and activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Human Services with at least 12 credits in Human Services, plus relevant mental health experience. Physical care duties and medication distribution may be involved, with comprehensive crisis management training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college.
• Other fields may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services.
• Mental Health experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Relevant group/individuals experience with therapeutic and leisure-oriented activities is strongly preferred.
• Must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable behavioral health patients, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheel chairs.
• In the course of duties may be asked to distribute medications to the nurse at the bedside; access to medications is limited to distribution.
• Comprehensive Crisis Management; Acts 31,33,34,73

Responsibilities

• Attend a minimum of 1 institute-wide in-service yearly.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively.
• Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living.
• Accompany patients to out-of-building activities and appointments.
• Document in the Medical Record according to established policies.
• Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
• Demonstrate milieu management skills to promote positive patient experiences.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide clinical interventions assessed by client needs.
• Coordinate patient groups and activities.
• Completes 1:1 meetings with assigned patients to assess how they are currently doing.
• Complete observations of patients as ordered, following all guidelines.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Therapeutic activities experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field

12 credits in Human Services coursework

Job description

UPMC Washington is seeking a Milieu Therapist I to support patient recovery in the Behavioral Health Unit. You will lead therapeutic activities, document care, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while coordinating patient groups and activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Human Services with at least 12 credits in Human Services, plus relevant mental health experience. Physical care duties and medication distribution may be involved, with comprehensive crisis management training