Therapeutic Milieu Counselor

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Milieu Counselor to support patient care within a multidisciplinary treatment team. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will participate in nursing interventions to provide learning and coping opportunities for patients.

You will collaborate with licensed staff to promote quality patient outcomes and PFCC principles, delivering compassionate service to patients and families, and contributing to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in Psychology with emotionally disturbed children and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Group facilitation and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment.
• Acts as a cofacilitator in select unit based therapeutic groups.
• Under RN direction, provides individualized patient care to ensure safety and dignity.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to address patient/family needs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and reviews minutes.

Skills

Group facilitation

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Milieu Counselor to support patient care within a multidisciplinary treatment team. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will participate in nursing interventions to provide learning and coping opportunities for patients.

You will collaborate with licensed staff to promote quality patient outcomes and PFCC principles, delivering compassionate service to patients and families, and contributing to a positive work environment.