Milieu Counselor Full Time NEW

Full Time

Monday-Friday

CADC1 or able to get certified.:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Milieu Counselor position is responsible for therapeutically participating with resident actions in the community in order to engage residents in treatment and daily behavior management. Provides physical, emotional, and protective care for residents consistent with treatment and behavior planning in both structured and unstructured resident activities/settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client services and skill Training
• Demonstrate an attitude of acceptance of diversity with staff and Residents.
• Attend, participates, and communicates with IDT team and other team meetings regarding resident interactions, observations, and changes in resident status.
• Facilitates, assists and provides support with assigned resident supports/activities (e.g. resident admissions/discharges, group facilitation, safety checks, resident orientations, meals, laundry, nursing care, mail distribution, meetings on the unit, etc.).
• Escorts residents to off-site meetings or appointments as needed.
• Assures appropriate documentation in resident record for important behavioral observations/interactions related to successful progress in behavior management. Documents in resident chart significant issues for smooth transition between shifts.
• Assists in the development of and implementation of behavioral plans and contracts.
• Works effectively with outside providers to ensure cooperative and supportive working relations and coordination of client services, as needed.
• Tracks individual behavior plan progress, as needed.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in the midst of verbal or physical aggression.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field or Associates degree with two years experience working with elderly and/or residents with behaviors in a therapeutic setting.:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:

• PTO
• 401(K)
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Quarterly Vacation Drawing
• Tuition Reimbursement

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HOW TO APPLY:
At Sapphire Health Services we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both our residents and our team members. If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!

Address: 950 Nandina St., Sweet Home, OR 97386:
WHO WE ARE: Settled in the country and small lake town of Sweet Home, OR, Sapphire at Sweet Home is an 18 unit secured RCF. At Sapphire Sweet Home, we offer specialized services to adults’ with traumatic brain injury, memory Impairment, and other behavioral tendencies. Sweet Home provides elevated staffing ratio’s higher than what’s found at everyday nursing homes, ensuring our staff has the time to connect on a personal level with our residents. Sapphire provides on going training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages and generous incentives to all employees.

Our Mission: To promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.: