Milieu Therapist - PRN

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353 seeks a Milieu Therapist for the Mood and Anxiety Program. The role involves facilitating groups, providing meal support, and supporting adolescents in a partial hospitalization setting.

The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor's and master's degree in mental health, along with required licenses and experience. A strong commitment to mental health treatment is essential, and a rich benefits package is offered to support employee well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related program is required.
• Master’s degree in mental health or related program is required.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in a behavioral health field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates curriculum-based groups.
• Provides meal monitoring and support.
• Documents groups and patient interactions.
• Implements individual behavior management plans.

Skills

Group facilitation

Crisis management

Behavior coaching

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field

Master’s degree in mental health or related field

Intern or associate license

Job description

Program Details: Pathlight - Mood and Anxiety Program - Partial Hospitalization Level of Care working with adolescents

Schedule: PRN/ AS Needed; 10‑hour shifts on Tuesdays Wednesdays and /or Thursdays

What you’ll be doing:

The Milieu Therapist facilitates groups based on core curriculum, provides meal monitoring and meal support, and offers milieu support, de‑escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. The Milieu Therapist may be required to work on‑call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitates curriculum‑based groups.
• Provides meal monitoring and support.
• Documentation of groups, meals and patient check‑ins and observations.
• Provides support to Milieu including the following:
  • De‑escalation and crisis management
  • Bathroom monitoring
  • Monitoring outside breaks
  • Conducts self‑harm and suicide assessment
  • Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
  • Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
• Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in standalone programs in evenings and weekends. Will lead more advanced groups.
• Coverage for Primary Therapists with support from Clinical Manager or Clinical Director.

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related degree program (required).
• Master’s degree in mental health or related degree program (required).
• Intern or associate license from appropriate state licensing board (required).
• Minimum 18 months of experience in a behavioral health or related field (requirement waived with relevant master’s degree).

Bonus qualities:

• 1+ year facilitating groups (preferred).

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well‑being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work, and your best work changes lives.