Milieu Counselor

Description

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, with direct patient care experience and knowledge and understanding of alcoholism and addiction is preferred.

We offer competitive wages and benefits in a supportive working environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer