Milieu Therapist I / Casual - Inpatient Mental Health

UPMC

1 month ago

New YorkCasualMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Milieu Therapist I / Casual - Inpatient Mental Health in United States. Ready to launch a meaningful career in Behavioral Health? UPMC Chautauqua Hospital is seeking a dedicated Casual Milieu Therapist to join our team supporting individuals on their mental health journeys.

Key Responsibilities

Must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable behavioral health patients as necessary, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheel chairs.

develop essential life and social skills while encouraging positive behavioral change.

provide comprehensive training, ongoing support, and the resources you need to succeed! We are hiring for a.

Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.

Requirements

date technology and practices in delivery of patient care. Attend a minimum of 1 unit based of Institute wide in

service yearly. Facilitate or co

facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living Accompany patients to out

Work Schedule

Casual position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join UPMC as a Milieu Therapist I / Casual - Inpatient Mental Health.

Key Skills

Milieu ManagementCrisis ManagementGroup FacilitationPsychoeducationActivities Of Daily Living AssistancePatient CareDocumentationInterdisciplinary CommunicationTherapeutic Environment MaintenanceBehavioral Health Support

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Position Insights

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Milieu Management, Crisis Management, Group Facilitation, Psychoeducation, Activities Of Daily Living Assistance, Patient Care, Documentation, Interdisciplinary Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting patients with daily living activities, and managing crisis situations using positive approaches. The role also requires maintaining competency, documenting in the medical record, and participating in interdisciplinary meeti...

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