Milieu Counselor - Adult Psych
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Location: -CHA Cambridge Hospital -Work Days: - 7:15am-3:15pm or
3:15pm- 11:15pm, E/O WKNDS Rotating Holidays - - - -Category:
-Human and Social Services - -Department: -Psych CH Cahill 3 Adult
Nursing - -Job Type: Part time - -Work Shift: -Day / Evening
-Hours/Week: 24.00 -Union: Yes -Union Name: CH Laborers
380DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Cahill 3 is an adult Psychiatric locked unit. There are 16 beds
available on this inpatient unit of which we see various types of
psychiatric illnesses such as Schizophrenia bi-polar and affective
disorders, Personality disorders, Duel Diagnosis, Adjustment
disorder, Psychosis, and use DBT/CBT Group Therapy. According to
DMH we have a lower than average restraint rate, use a sensory
approach to de-escalating patients, and all staff are educated in
trauma-informed care which provides each patient with
individualized care. -Job Summary: -The Milieu Counselor is a
member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of
a Registered Nurse is responsible for a safe and structured
service, as well as attending to the individual needs of patients
in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Milieu safety
checks, assigned groups, 1:1 interactions with patients as needed,
de-escalation of aggressive patients.Job Requirements
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
- Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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