Float Milieu Counselor - Adult Psych D​/E

Overview

Float Milieu Counselor - Adult Psych, Full time, D/E

Requisition Number: 10991

Pay Range: $21.23 - $35.34 per hour

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: M-F, with E/O weekend rotation and holidays as assigned

Category: Human and Social Services

Department: Cambridge Hospital Inpatient Psych Float Pool

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day / Evening

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

CHA is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for all Milieu Counselor positions that are 32-40 hours per week.

The Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a healthcare system serving the community with a focus on primary care, specialty care, emergency services, hospital care, maternity care and behavioral health.

• Provide care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and function as part of the multidisciplinary team in multiple adult psych units at Cambridge Hospital.
• Maintain a safe and structured unit milieu and attend to the individual needs of patients in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL), lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, and conduct 1:1 meetings with patients.
• Chart patients' vital signs, and document intake and output; monitor nutritional and hydration needs.
• Communicate any changes in vital signs to the nursing team and document accurately.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.
• At least one year of inpatient clinical mental health experience in a behavioral health unit is strongly preferred.
• Experience with adult psychiatry is highly preferred. All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job-specific physical agility test.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids discrimination 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. CHA is committed to equal employment opportunity and will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment.

We also expect respectful, non-discriminatory conduct in the workplace.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People — including your neighbors, friends and family. We serve diverse communities and are committed to improving health outcomes through equitable care and community partnerships.