Milieu Therapist
Milieu Therapist
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
1. Clinician
Provides direct patient care in a therapeutic environment focusing on areas of behavior modification improved social skills more effective coping skills etc.
Completes duties assigned by Charge Nurse Clinical Managers/ Manager of Clinical Services and/or Unit Director.
Leads and coleads milieu activities per program.
Actively sets and communicates age/developmentally appropriate individual goals expectations and behavioral limits within the parameters of the program.
Implements plans of care and individual behavior programs initiated by team.
Assists in group therapy recreational therapy classroom and other activities as assigned.
Maintains safety in the milieu utilizing prevention and deescalation CCM techniques.
Independently performs unit specific procedures protocols and precautions.
Intervenes in anticipated emergency situations and knows emergency protocols.
Communicates changes in health or behavior to appropriate staff (nurse primary therapist physician etc..
Documents patient status and progress in patients Medical Record as per program guidelines.
2. Team Membership
Supports clinical operations and decisions related to treatment plans.
Responds to environmental concerns (maintenance/cleanliness) of the area.
Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.
Adheres to scheduling requirements.
3. Professional Development.
Maintains mandatory yearly reviews.
Appropriately seeks out supervision to function in professional role.
Assumes responsibility for professional development through participation in continuing educational events conferences group supervision and inservices etc.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Bachelors degree required in psychology nursing social services or other related fields. Minimum of one year of direct experience in a mental health setting paid or unpaid preferred.
2. Must have strong knowledge of basic child care and development mental disorders affecting children signs of physical abuse/neglect appropriate adult conduct towards normal and disturbed children etc.
3. Special physical requirements: sits and stands throughout the day. Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.
Education
Bachelors Degree (Required)Pay Range
$22.25$36.38 HourlyAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5 employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
