Overview
Milieu Counselor - CSU / Overnight (56193) role at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery. Full-time position in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Candidates should have strong social and de-escalation skills and a passion for serving the mental health needs of the community.
Base pay
$18.87 / hr - $28.00 / hr
Salary information
Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.
Description
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Milieu Counselor to join our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The Milieu Counselor provides care to clients staying in the CSU for up to five days, ensuring safety and engagement through continuous oversight, group therapy support, individual conversations, assistance with meals, safety checks, and adaptability to the dynamic nature of the unit. This role requires maintaining 24 / 7 coverage and supporting voluntary, intensive Person-Centered Therapy services. Candidates should be flexible, eager to learn mental health treatment principles, adept at working with diverse populations, and capable of delivering excellent documentation and customer service.
Schedule
This position is fully onsite / in-person. Available schedule : Sunday-Wednesday, 8 : 30 pm – 7 : 00 am.
Shift Differential Pay
- Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs) : $1.25 / hour
- Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) : $1.75 / hour
- Overnight Weekday (Mon-Thu) : $2.50 / hour
- Overnight Weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) : $3.50 / hour
Bilingual Language Differential Pay
Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency.Essential Functions
Assist in the development and implementation of treatment and disposition plans.Participate in crisis and behavior management / de-escalation interventions as needed, according to state regulations, training, and established best practices.Develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups.Work with clients to identify personal strengths, unmet needs, and interventions that will support the client in regaining a sense of control.Assist with intake procedures, including decontamination, documentation, inventory of client belongings, and orientation to the facility.Assist with discharge procedures.Conduct one-on-ones to ensure the treatment team has a comprehensive understanding of the client's self-identified needs.Provide trauma-informed interventions that minimize harm and restrictive measures and empower clients to share responsibility in their recovery plan.Provide group and one-on-one education to clients based on the client's individual treatment plan and goals.Maintain a safe therapeutic environment that emphasizes recovery, resilience and building a sense of community.Assist or take a lead role in meal preparation for clients.Maintain a clean unit.Complete needed care coordination tasks for the assigned role.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the human services field or an unrelated bachelor's degree and one year of equivalent experience.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Effective problem-solving skills.Professional and timely communication, assessing and describing client observations to applicable staff.Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.Understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.Effective organizational skills.Preferred : BilingualVaccination and TB
Required : all employees must receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and a negative TB test must be provided on the first day of employment. A medical or religious exemption can be requested if necessary.
Benefits
Health insurance : KaiserDental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)Company paid basic life and AD&D insuranceLong-term disability coverage403(b) retirement plan with 100% immediate vesting and matching contributions up to 4% after one yearAccrued Vacation and Sick Pay; 2 floating holidays; pro-rata based on full-time equivalency11 designated holidays per year (holiday pay rules apply for 24 / 7 programs)Employee Assistance ProgramVoluntary term life insuranceShort-term disabilityEligibility for benefits at 30 hours per week or moreEqual Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AMHR prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment.
Additional information
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Other | Industries : Mental Health Care
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