Local Contract Behavioral Health Technician
Somerville, MA
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Rotating

Must work every other weekend

Will frequently float units

CPI(orientation); BLS
Job Description:

Patient age: Typically 13-17; (licensed 3-17); waivers for older
Must be comfortable with ADLs, VS, CPI
Shift: 8hrs, Varied (NO block scheduling). 
Must work every other major holiday.
Flu vaccine required during season.
Scrub Color: Any

The Milieu Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for a safe and structured service as well as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
The role of a Milieu Counselor will assist with ADL'S lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, 1:1 meetings with patients, and will accurately chart patients B/P, TPR & weight. Notifies RN of any changes in vital signs. Accurately measures and documents patients intake and output. Assists patients following through with ADL's (bathing, laundry, toileting, organizing room), maintaining nutritional and hydration needs, and assisting and monitoring the patients needs and other tasks as assigned by the charge RN.

Qualifications/Experience: 
-Prior human services, behavioral or psychiatric experience strongly preferred. Inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred.
-All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical test. 

1-2 year(s) of experience in Milieu Counseling. 

Travel experience preferred; willing to accept first time travelers. 

Current AHA BLS required. 
EMR Exp Preferred: EPIC