Date Posted: 12/13/2024

Requisition Number: 8963

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital 

Work Days: Various 8 or 12 Hours, Rotating Weekends Holidays  

Category: Human and Social Services  

Department: Psych CH 7 West Adult Nursing  

Job Type: Per Diem On Call  

Work Shift: Various Shifts 

Hours/Week: 0.00 

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Department Summary

7 West is an adult Psychiatric locked unit. There are 9 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, Dual Diagnosis, Adjustment disorder, Psychosis, and use DBT/CBT Group Therapy. According to DMH we have a lower than average restraint rate. We use a sensory approach to de-escalating patients and our 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. The Milieu Counselor performs safety checks, is assigned groups, interacts 1:1 with patients as needed, and is able to de-escalate aggressive patients.

Job Requirements:

High School graduate or GED required.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

1 year previous mental health experience in a Psych locked unit strongly preferred.

All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility test.

 
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