Job Description
Location: CHA Somerville Campus Work Days: 8 hr shifts with E/O weekend and holidays as assigned Category: Human and Social Services Department: Psych SH 5 East Neuro Nursing Job Type: 32 Hrs/wk (Part-time) Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 32.00 Union: Yes Union Name: SH Laborers 381 CHA is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for all Milieu Counselor positions that are 32-40 hours per week. Job Description: The Milieu Counselor / RBT 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. As a Milieu Counselor, you will assist with Activities of Daily Living, lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, conduct 1:1 meetings with patients, and accurately chart patients' B/P, TPR, and weight. Additional responsibilities include: Notifying the RN of any changes in vital signs. Accurately measuring and documenting the patient's intake and output. Assisting patients with ADLs (which may include bathing, laundry, toileting, and general organization). Assisting and monitoring the patient’s needs, including nutritional and hydration needs. Other general tasks as assigned by the Charge RN. Qualifications/Experience: High school diploma required; B.A, B.S., or M.A. preferred or equivalent years of human service experience. Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT) certification is preferred, but not required. CHA is pleased to provide RBT certification for those interested. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Prior human services, behavioral or psychiatric experience strongly preferred. All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical 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 and fully committed to equal employment opportunity. J-18808-Ljbffr