Milieu Counselor

Under the supervision of the Clinical Operations Manager, the Milieu Counselor is responsible for managing the milieu through client engagement and crisis intervention, as well as facilitating groups and activities as needed. The Milieu Counselor specifically addresses patients in need of immediate or emergent services.

Key Performance Responsibilities:

• Engage with patients who are struggling or at risk of harm.
• Support the direct care team in addressing patient issues within the community.
• Model appropriate engagement and intervention strategies for direct care staff and in accordance with Newport's philosophy and treatment model.
• De-escalate struggling patients in the community with an understanding of crisis management techniques to reduce overall incidents and need for manual holds.
• Understand the appropriate use of on-call support as needed.
• Facilitate groups and activities as scheduled and as needed.
• Work with the clinical and program leadership to coordinate evening and weekend treatment services.
• Communicate with patient's treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete screening and assessment tools upon meeting criteria or completion of training.
• Be responsible for the timely completion of clinical documentation (progress and group notes).
• Attend weekly clinical supervision and treatment team meetings.
• Attend training as assigned and when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in human services, counseling, psychology or related clinical field required.
• Enrolled in a master's program in counseling, social work, or family therapy preferred.
• Licensed as a Therapeutic Recreational Therapist required, if not enrolled in a master's program.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with adolescents or young adults in a mental health or substance abuse setting required.

Why Join Us?

• Medical, dental, and vision, plus flexible spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Collaborative team approach
• Work that has purpose and meaning
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email careers@newporthealthcare.com for assistance.