Pediatric Inpatient Milieu Therapist

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

403(b) with 5% match

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks a Milieu Therapist for the IPU-B inpatient unit.

The role supports a therapeutic milieu for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders and ASD in crisis, focusing on behavior, social skills, and coping strategies. The position involves direct patient care, collaboration with nurses and clinicians, safety management, and participation in therapy activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, nursing, social services or other related fields.
• Minimum of 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, appropriate adult conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in a therapeutic environment focusing on behavior modification and social skills.
• Completes duties assigned by Charge Nurse, Clinical Managers/Manager of Clinical Services and/or Unit Director.
• Leads and co-leads milieu activities per program.
• Implements plans of care and individual behavior programs.
• Maintains safety in the milieu and uses de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Behavior modification

Social skills

Coping skills

De-escalation techniques

Communication with staff

Education

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

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks a Milieu Therapist for the IPU-B inpatient unit.

The role supports a therapeutic milieu for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders and ASD in crisis, focusing on behavior, social skills, and coping strategies. The position involves direct patient care, collaboration with nurses and clinicians, safety management, and participation in therapy activities.