Milieu Counselor Geri Psych
Job Description
About the Role
Join Yale New Haven Health as a Milieu Counselor Geri Psych in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrates an ability to establish and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients and maintains a non-judgmental attitude 2.
- Effectively manages crisis situations/routine treatment interactions with due respect for patient rights, legal/ethical obligations and the therapeutic goals of any interventions used 3.
- Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)as identified in the Treatment Plan.
- Demonstrates the ability to give and receive constructive feedback 5.
Requirements
- EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field required.
- Will consider other degrees with a minimum of four years of directly related experience.
- EXPERIENCE Not applicable LICENSURE BLS required SPECIAL SKILLS CPI training within 1 yr of employment YNHHS Requisition ID 181162.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Yale New Haven Health as a Milieu Counselor Geri Psych.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Milieu Counselor Geri Psych at Yale New Haven Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Counselor Career Context
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Remote counselor positions have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote counselor position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Interventions, Crisis Management, Patient Education, Group Leadership, Clinical Documentation, Patient Observation, Activities Of Daily Living Assistance, Milieu Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this counselor role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves carrying out therapeutic interventions and leading treatment groups for psychiatric patients within a geriatric unit. The counselor monitors patient progress, manages crisis situations, and collaborates with a nursing team to ensure treatment goals are met.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
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