Night Shift Milieu Counselor — Inpatient Psych Float

Cambridge Health Alliance; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Everett Hospital seeks a Milieu Counselor/Nursing Assistant for the inpatient psychiatry float pool. The position covers night shifts (11pm-7:30am) with 40 hours per week and weekend/holiday rotation, supporting patient care in multiple psych units.

You will assist with ADLs, lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, and document vitals and intake/output under RN supervision. A HS diploma and BLS are required; prior inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association is required.
• At least one year inpatient clinical mental health experience preferred.
• Experience with geriatric and adult psychiatry preferred.
• Must pass a job-specific physical agility test.

Responsibilities

• The Milieu Counselor/ Nursing Assistant assists with ADLs, leads or co-leads groups, performs safety checks, 1:1 meetings with patients, and charts patients' BP, TPR and weight, as well as helping maintain their nutritional and hydration needs.
• Communicates with the nurses regarding changes in vital signs and accurately measures and documents patients' intake and output.

Skills

BLS certification

Inpatient psychiatry experience

Geriatric and adult psych experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Everett Hospital seeks a Milieu Counselor/Nursing Assistant for the inpatient psychiatry float pool. The position covers night shifts (11pm-7:30am) with 40 hours per week and weekend/holiday rotation, supporting patient care in multiple psych units.

You will assist with ADLs, lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, and document vitals and intake/output under RN supervision. A HS diploma and BLS are required; prior inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.