UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Milieu Therapist to join our team in our Inpatient Mental Health Department. This position offers a 4/10 hour shift schedule to include every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Our The Milieu Therapist participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, in various aspects of patient care with an emphasis on therapeutic activities conducted with assigned individuals and groups.

Responsibilities:

+ Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively. Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living. Accompany patients to out-of-building activities and appointments.
+ Document in the Medical Record according to established policies.
+ Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches. Demonstrate effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences. Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. Provide clinical interv...