Behavioral Specialist/ Milieu Counselor

Milieu Counselor for Eating Disorder PHP/IOP

Job Type: Part-time/Hourly/full-time

Los Gatos Therapy center is hiring a Milieu Counselor for its Eating Disorder PHP/IOP programs.

As a Milieu Counselor, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting clients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. You will work daily with our clients and be responsible for:

• Contributing insightful, practical and meaningful information to support the client's behavior, mood and healing process
• Role-modeling appropriate and supportive behavior based on your training and experience
• Supporting our clients in their journey to a healthier and more productive life

Milieu Counselors can become part of the client's major support system, and as such, derive great satisfaction from making a powerful difference in their lives. Counselors manage crisis situations such as emotional breakdowns and more. Counselors are empowered to be creative in their approach as personal strengths, skills and passions (e. g. yoga, art, hobbies…) may be integrated into our program.

Responsibilities

• Greeting new clients and introducing them to their primary treatment team
• Determining whether the new client has any special needs, communicating those needs to the treatment team and assisting in making sure the needs are met
• Eating together during meal times
• Contributing to the well-being of all clients by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication and positive behavior in a professional, warm and caring manner, and if the client needs to "check in," helps the client to engage in positive coping skills
• Facilitating the treatment plan set forth by the Therapist by providing day-to-day support
• Responsibility for running therapeutic groups including education on coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, psycho education, life skills, etc.
• Assisting the Program Director as needed
• Assisting Therapists in the discharge process by helping the client transition home
• Participating in a weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Sharing vital information of the client's progress with the treatment team
• Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities
• Dedicating to personal growth by pursuing educational and personal growth plans and encouraging others to do the same
• Attending all training, education and staff enrichment activities
• Support client and patient intake and registration processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• One year experience working with children, mental health, counseling, or eating disorder field preferred
• Must attend all training, education, and staff enrichment activities

COVID-19 Precaution(s)

• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings

Work Location: One location

This Job Is: A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

Work Remotely: No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Professional development assistance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person