Milieu Counselor - Adult Psych
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Peabody
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: -CHA Everett Hospital -Work Days: -7:00am-3:30pm and
3:00pm-11:30pm, Every Other Weekend - -Category: -Human and Social
Services - -Department: -Psych EH West 2 Nursing - -Job Type: PT
Less Than 20 HPW - -Work Shift: Day -Hours/Week: 8.00 -Union: Yes
-Union Name: SEIU 1199DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:West 2 is a 22 bed
acute care for Adults ages 19-64 on 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: we work to help our
patients get better so they can live better lives. - -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 on an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Milieu Counselor will provide quality patient care according to The
CHA standards of nursing practice to assess, plan, implement,
evaluate, and document that care and to develop
professionally.Responsibilities:
Performs specific nursing care under the supervision of staff
nurse. Delivers care according to the Nursing Department Standard
of Care
oAccurately takes and records patients' B/P, TPR and weight.
oNotifies RN of changes in vital signs.
oAssists patient in maintaining nutritional and hydration needs,
monitors and assists with elimination needs as appropriate for the
patient's age, development and physical status.
oAccurately measures and documents patient's input and output as
needed.
oProvides constant observation, when needed, as directed by the
Registered Nurse
oAssists patients in following through with ADLs (i.e. bathing,
laundry, organizing room), as appropriate for the patient's age,
development, and clinical needs.
Communicates accurately and in a timely manner via verbal reports
to the charge nurse and other members of the clinical team, written
reports, and the electronic medical record as appropriate and
required by
unit procedure.
oPerforms appropriate daily documentation. Enters progress notes,
group notes, vital signs, patient belonging information, and other
data as indicated or assigned, into the medical record.
oCollaborates with the primary nurse/charge nurse regarding
implementation of a patient's daily plan.
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
oShares observations of patient behavior in clinical meetings.
oAttends nursing staff meetings and team meetings when
scheduled.
oParticipates in unit based Quality Improvement Plans.
oAttends meetings and participates in committees as required.
Participates in unit monitoring and unit safety.
oFollows unit safety maintenance and checks procedures at all
times, and demonstrates accurate and timely documentation of safety
checks surveillance, and close observation.
oKnowledgeable about hospital fire and safety procedures and
completes annual reviews.
oMaintains current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
oHas completed training, and is able to act appropriately in a
physical hold/restraint procedure. Familiar with DMH guidelines and
regulations on restraint and seclusion of children and adolescents.
Understands and
implements the Physical Hold Restraint Policy when indicated.
oDemonstrates an understanding of the principles of caring for
patients across the lifespan and trauma informed care.
oDemonstrates responsibility for maintaining unit supplies and
electronics, including checklists and inventory lists.
oParticipates in maintaining the cleanliness of the unit on each
shift.
oAssists in emergency situations and drills as appropriate (fire,
disaster first responder).
Participates in facilitating a therapeutic milieu utilizing
communication and interactional skills.
oParticipates as an integral member of the unit-based group
treatment program team.
oLeads and co-leads a variety or groups as assigned by the nurse
manager/charge nurse.
o(May include recreation, education, psychoeducation, and activity
groups.)
oPlans unit activities with the charge nurse and accompanies
patients on walks and outings as assigned.
oReviews and follows the nursing care plan for each patient
assigned to him/her.
oDemonstrates initiative in establishing relationships with
patients through walks, group activities, individual meetings and
activities, etc,
oDemonstrates availability to patients and active engagement in the
development and maintenance of the therapeutic milieu.
oDemonstrates appropriate use of collaboration, negotiation, limit
setting and other strategies to promote a positive learning
experience for the child and adolescent patient.
oWorks with individual patients to plan and utilize milieu
therapeutically.
oIncorporates the principles of trauma informed care and
strength-based approaches to formulations and care.
oLearns from work experience, colleagues, and supervision, and
applies new knowledge to further develop skills.
Complies with all policies and procedures of the Cambridge Health
Alliance.
oFollows Hospital and Department of Nursing policies and
procedures.
oDelivers care according to the Nursing Department's Standards of
Care.
oComplies with the Alliance policy on confidentiality of
information regarding patients, families and coworkers.
oIdentifies the unique needs and implements appropriate
interventions for the Pediatric, Adolescent, Geriatric and Adult
patient populations.
oIntegrates growth and development needs into the delivery of
patient care for the population served.
oUses communication methods appropriate for the patient's
developmental stage and/or as appropriate to the age of the
patient.
oAssesses the patient's ability to follow directions for the
completion of treatment, and makes adjustments as appropriate. In
collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, identifies and
manages any special issues,
concerns and risks for the patient population
oPerforms other related duties as assigned or directed. Completes
annual educational requirements and in-service training as
required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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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