Milieu Counselor PRN - CSU
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
Summary
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Milieu Counselor (PRN) to join our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and support clients in need of short-term, intensive mental health care. In this role, you'll provide oversight and support to individuals staying in the CSU for up to five days, helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment through group and individual interactions, meal and activity assistance, safety checks, and responsive care in a fast-paced setting.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Assist in the development and implementation of treatment and disposition plans.
- Provide crisis and behavior management/de-escalation interventions as needed, according to state regulations, training, and established best practices.
- Develop and facilitate daily psychoeducational groups.
- Collaborate with clients to identify personal strengths, un-met needs, and interventions that will support clients 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 individual check-ins with clients and provide advocacy to ensure that the treatment team has a comprehensive understanding of each client's self-identified needs.
- Provide trauma-informed interventions that minimize harm and restrictive measures while empowering clients to share responsibility in their recovery plan.
- Provide group and individual education to clients based on each client's individual treatment plan and goals.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment that emphasizes recovery, resilience and building a sense of community.
- Facilitate regular meal services for clients.
- Maintain a clean and orderly unit.
- Complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the human services field or an unrelated bachelor's degree and one year of equivalent experience.
- Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- 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: Bilingual
Benefits
- Accrued Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is a comprehensive mental healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health services and substance use disorder treatment. The organization offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions including individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention programs. As a dedicated mental health facility, they provide evidence-based treatments for various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Their recovery-focused approach integrates clinical expertise with compassionate care to support individuals in achieving mental wellness and sustainable recovery. The organization serves diverse populations through outpatient programs, intensive treatment services, and community-based support systems, emphasizing holistic care that addresses both psychological and social determinants of health. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery plays a vital role in the local healthcare ecosystem by providing accessible mental health services and contributing to community mental health awareness and education initiatives.