Milieu Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Eating Disorder Milieu Counselor - Burlingame

Job Type

Hourly / full-time

LGTC Group is hiring a Milieu Counselor for its Eating Disorder PHP / IOP program in Burlingame, CA

As a Milieu Counselor , you will be responsible for assisting and supporting clients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. You will work daily with our clients and be responsible for :

Contributing insightful, practical and meaningful information to support the client’s behavior, mood and healing process

Role-modeling appropriate and supportive behavior based on your training and experience

Supporting our clients in their journey to a healthier and more productive life

Milieu Counselors can become part of the client’s major support system, and as such, derive great satisfaction from making a powerful difference in their lives. Counselors manage crisis situations such as emotional breakdowns and more. Counselors are empowered to be creative in their approach as personal strengths, skills and passions (e.g. yoga, art, hobbies…) may be integrated into our program.

Responsibilities

Greeting new clients and introducing them to their primary treatment team

Determining whether the new client has any special needs, communicating those needs to the treatment team and assisting in making sure the needs are met

Eating together during meal times

Contributing to the well-being of all clients by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication and positive behavior in a professional, warm and caring manner, and if the client needs to “check in,” helps the client to engage in positive coping skills

Facilitating the treatment plan set forth by the Therapist by providing day-to-day support

Responsibility for running therapeutic groups including education on coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, psycho education, life skills, etc.

Assisting the Program Director as needed

Assisting Therapists in the discharge process by helping the client transition home

Participating in a weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings

Sharing vital information of the client’s progress with the treatment team

Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities

Dedicating to personal growth by pursuing educational and personal growth plans and encouraging others to do the same

Attending all training, education and staff enrichment activities

Support client and patient intake and registration processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university

One year experience working with children, mental health, counseling, or eating disorder field preferred

Must attend all training, education, and staff enrichment activities

Requirements :

Responsibilities Greeting new clients and introducing them to their primary treatment team Determining whether the new client has any special needs, communicating those needs to the treatment team and assisting in making sure the needs are met Eating together during meal times Contributing to the well-being of all clients by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication and positive behavior in a professional, warm and caring manner, and if the client needs to “check in,” helps the client to engage in positive coping skills Facilitating the treatment plan set forth by the Therapist by providing day-to-day support Responsibility for running therapeutic groups including education on coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, psycho education, life skills, etc. Assisting the Program Director as needed Assisting Therapists in the discharge process by helping the client transition home Participating in a weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings Sharing vital information of the client’s progress with the treatment team Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities Dedicating to personal growth by pursuing educational and personal growth plans and encouraging others to do the same Attending all training, education and staff enrichment activities Support client and patient intake and registration processes

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university

One year experience working with children, mental health, counseling, or eating disorder field preferred

Must attend all training, education, and staff enrichment activities