Milieu Counselor Day shift

Arms Acres•Carmel, NY

1d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Milieu Counselor, Day, Weekend Wrap and Fri-Mon 8a-4:30p Arms Acres is looking for highly motivated Milieu Counselor to join our team in Carmel, NY. The Milieu Counselor functions under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, Clinical Manager and/or Program Director. In this role, you will establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients' visitors and other facility personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient information. The appropriate candidate will observe patient's behavior and record observation either in chart and/or communication log, reports and follows direction of immediate supervisor in the event of crisis or emergency situation. This position participates in conducting room checks in all patient rooms as required throughout shift and document(s) appropriately. This candidate will conduct assigned lectures and groups.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience in human services or healthcare field
Direct patient care experience
Knowledge and understanding of alcoholism and addiction is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of alcoholism and addiction

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients' visitors and other facility personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
Observe patient's behavior and record observation either in chart and/or communication log
Report and follow direction of immediate supervisor in the event of crisis or emergency situation.
Participate in conducting room checks in all patient rooms as required throughout shift and document(s) appropriately.
Conduct assigned lectures and groups.