Milieu Therapist I (Integrated Health & Aging Program)

UPMC

2 days ago

United States$20/hrFull TimeGeriatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Milieu Therapist – $20/hr, Geriatric Mental Health in United States. Are you ready to kickstart a fulfilling career with a national leader in psychiatric treatment for mental health and addiction recovery? UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring Milieu Therapists (MTs) for our Integrated Health & Aging Program (IHAP)!

Key Responsibilities

will provide the training, tools and support you need to succeed! We are hiring for both full-time and part-time opportunities, with schedules that will include rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet patient needs.

Must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent mentally ill patients as necessary, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheelchairs.

provide the training, tools and support you need to succeed! We are hiring for both full-time and part-time.

Lead or assist in therapeutic groups.

Requirements

Attend annual in-service training.

Lead or assist in therapeutic groups.

Coordinate patient activities.

Help patients with daily activities and appointments.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $20/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time/Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UPMC as a Milieu Therapist – $20/hr, Geriatric Mental Health.

Key Skills

Psychiatric treatmentAddiction recoveryGeriatric mental healthPatient careTherapeutic groupsCrisis managementDocumentationPerson-centered careMultidisciplinary collaborationPhysical careSafety monitoring

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Position Insights

Geriatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Geriatrics position at UPMC is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $20/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric treatment, Addiction recovery, Geriatric mental health, Patient care, Therapeutic groups, Crisis management, Documentation, Person-centered care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Milieu Therapist will lead therapeutic groups, coordinate patient activities, and assist with daily living tasks in an inpatient setting. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, managing crises, and ensuring a safe environment for patients.

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