Milieu Therapist I at UPMC

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapeutic Activities, Patient Engagement, Crisis Management, Milieu Management, Documentation, Patient Observations, Interdisciplinary Communication, Activities of Daily Living, Clinical Interventions, Group Facilitation, Psychoeducational Groups, Patient Assessment, Safety Management, Team Collaboration, Behavioral Health Support, Effective Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC NORTHWEST Hospital Seneca, PA Status: Flex Full time (28-40 hours/week) Shift: Variable shifts, primarily days & evenings, with occasional nights, including rotating weekends & holidays. Typically, 8-hour shifts. Join the dedicated care team at UPMC Northwest as a Milieu Therapist I, where you’ll actively engage patients in therapeutic activities, support recovery for individuals and groups, and help maintain a safe, structured healing environment. Apply today to be part of a collaborative team making a meaningful difference every day. Responsibilities: Coordinate and lead patient groups and activities Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups Document care accurately in the medical record per established policies Complete patient observations as ordered, following all guidelines Encourage and assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) Complete 1:1 meetings with assigned patients to assess current status Provide clinical interventions based on individual patient needs Manage crisis situations using positive, therapeutic approaches Demonstrate effective milieu management to promote a safe and positive patient experience Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment Accompany patients to off-unit activities and appointments Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and maintain ongoing communication with appropriate staff Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling) required; other degrees considered with at least 12 Human Services credits Mental health experience and group/individual therapeutic activity experience preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to provide direct physical care to unpredictable behavioral health patients, including lifting, supporting, and moving equipment Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) certification required within 60 days of hire or transfer Act 34 clearance required UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Milieu Therapist I will coordinate and lead patient groups and activities while facilitating therapeutic sessions. They will also manage crisis situations and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.