Cambridge Health Alliance
Milieu Counselor - Adult Psych
Cambridge Health Alliance, Union, New Jersey, us, 07083
Location:
CHA Everett HospitalWork Days:
7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm, Every Other Weekend and Rotating HolidaysCategory:
Human and Social ServicesDepartment:
Psych EH West 2 NursingJob Type:
PT20Plus HPWWork Shift:
NightHours/Week:
24.00Union:
YesUnion Name:
SEIU 1199Department Summary
West 2 is a 22 bed acute care for Adults ages 19-55 in a behavioral health unit. The unit is dedicated to providing exceptional care to people in our community with mental health and substance abuse illness. We established a philosophy of caring for patients who need mental health services with kindness, respect and dignity, while we provide them with a supportive environment and treatment to help them heal. Our program is dedicated to depression, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, substance abuse and psychotic diagnoses. Our primary objective is to help our patients to get better so they can live better lives.Job Purpose
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.Qualifications/Experience
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.Sign-On Bonus
$5K for 32 - 40 hours per week.$3K for 16 -24 hours per week.All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility test.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.
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CHA Everett HospitalWork Days:
7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm, Every Other Weekend and Rotating HolidaysCategory:
Human and Social ServicesDepartment:
Psych EH West 2 NursingJob Type:
PT20Plus HPWWork Shift:
NightHours/Week:
24.00Union:
YesUnion Name:
SEIU 1199Department Summary
West 2 is a 22 bed acute care for Adults ages 19-55 in a behavioral health unit. The unit is dedicated to providing exceptional care to people in our community with mental health and substance abuse illness. We established a philosophy of caring for patients who need mental health services with kindness, respect and dignity, while we provide them with a supportive environment and treatment to help them heal. Our program is dedicated to depression, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, substance abuse and psychotic diagnoses. Our primary objective is to help our patients to get better so they can live better lives.Job Purpose
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.Qualifications/Experience
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.Sign-On Bonus
$5K for 32 - 40 hours per week.$3K for 16 -24 hours per week.All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility test.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.
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