Senior Milieu Therapist & Program Lead

Edc-of-Denver-LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

EDCare in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Milieu Therapist to provide and maintain structure for Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs. You will lead groups, facilitate meals, and document progress while promoting a therapeutic milieu.

The role requires a Master’s in behavioral health, CPR certification within 90 days, and licensure pursuit in CO. Strong ethics, confidentiality, and cross-team collaboration are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field.
• CPR Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Clinical conceptualization of eating disorders and dual diagnosis.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum of one year tenure at EDCare or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by clinical management.
• Must be actively pursuing Colorado licensure.
• Must significantly contribute to clinical team, including staffing, team meetings, etc.
• Must have demonstrated effective boundaries when dealing with ED resistance and ambivalence.
• Treatment orientation that aligns with that of EDCare.
• Computer Skills: intermediate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; EMR system experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director in finding milieu coverage for groups and meals.
• Assist Program Director in assigning MOD schedules and ensuring proper adherence to policies.
• Provide individual therapy and POD groups as backup for Primary Clinicians.
• Create effective relationships and liaise with other departments to improve processes.
• Answer phones and transfer calls as needed.
• Model compliance to policies and maintain professional boundaries.
• Train new milieu staff and students with the program director.
• Facilitate meals with patients and model healthy eating behaviors.
• Develop and maintain group curriculum for psychoeducational groups.
• Maintain daily program structure and attendance for billing purposes.
• Open/close the facility as needed.
• Ensure confidentiality of all patient information.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Effective counseling

Confidentiality knowledge

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Electronic medical records system

Job description

EDCare in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Milieu Therapist to provide and maintain structure for Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs. You will lead groups, facilitate meals, and document progress while promoting a therapeutic milieu.

The role requires a Master’s in behavioral health, CPR certification within 90 days, and licensure pursuit in CO. Strong ethics, confidentiality, and cross-team collaboration are essential to success.