Milieu Counselor - Pediatric Clinic
Milieu Counselor - Pediatric Clinic
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Job Description
Are you looking to contribute to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents
Parents do not cause eating disorders and children do not choose to have them. Kartini Clinic an internationally recognized pediatric eating disorder treatment facility in Portland Oregon is passionate about providing children and families with the treatment support and education they need both medically and therapeutically. Since 1998 we have treated more than 3000 children and young adults with all forms of disordered eating. We use a family-based treatment model to treat patients within our partial hospitalization program (aka: day treatment program).
As a milieu counselor you will work closely with a small group of patients to provide them with a therapeutic environment while they are in our care. You along with another milieu counselor will lead the patients during various group therapy sessions as well as supervise and eat meals with our patients during meal times.
We are looking for someone who has a bachelors or masters degree in a behavioral health field or the equivalent experience required to obtain certification as a Qualified Mental Health Practitioner or Associate. If you possess the necessary qualifications we will work with you on becoming certified. Dont worry if you dont have experience within the eating disorder specialty. Eating disorder knowledge is not required. We provide ample opportunity to learn within our community and offer a stipend to seek educational resources outside our team. We work within a multidisciplinary team and offer opportunities to shadow and learn alongside the many different providers within our clinic.
This position is full time with a consistent weekly schedule. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8am - 5:30pm so you wont be working nights or weekends with us! The person to best fill this role would be creative patient have a love of learning and have good organizational and time management skills. A team player attitude will get you far with us!
If you are interested in working closely with children during a pivotal point in their lives we invite you to apply! Our application process is straightforward please upload your resume and answer a few additional questions so that we can learn a bit more about you. Your application will be sent directly to our hiring team. If you are selected for an interview we will reach out to you to find a time that works well for you. We look forward to hearing from you!
Background Check Required Upon Hire
Employment Type
Full-Time
