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UPMC Northwest Hospital

Seneca, PA

Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit

Status: Flex Full Time (28-40 hours/week)

Join UPMC’s Behavioral Health team as a Milieu Therapist I, delivering compassionate care through individual and group activities in a fast-paced, supportive environment with both acute and extended care programs. Make a real impact alongside a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

+ Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively.

+ Support and encourage patients in performing activities of daily living.

+ Maintain required competencies and stay current with best practices in patient care.

+ Accompany patients to off-site activities and appointments as needed.

+ Accurately document all patient interactions and care in the Medical Record following established policies.

+ Manage crisis situations calmly and effectively using positive intervention techniques.

+ Demonstrate strong milieu management skills to foster a positive and therapeutic patient environment.

+ Ensure a safe, supportive, and healing environment for patients and staff.

+ Coordinate and lead patient groups and activities to promote engagement and progress.

+ Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and related activities.

+ Conduct 1:1 meetings with assigned patients to assess current status and progress.

+ **Bachelor’s degree in human services** (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling) or related field with at least 12 credits in Human Services

+ Mental health experience preferred

+ Open-minded, flexible, and eager to learn; creative and excited to thrive in a fast-paced behavioral health environment.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Experience with therapeutic and leisure activities preferred

+ Physically able to provide direct care to behavioral health patients, including lifting, supporting, and assisting with equipment

Licensure & Certifications:

+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) training required within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter

+ Act 34 clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran