Milieu Therapist I / Casual - Inpatient Mental Health

Ready to launch a meaningful career in Behavioral Health?

UPMC Chautauqua Hospital is seeking a dedicated Casual Milieu Therapist to join our team supporting individuals on their mental health journeys.

As a Milieu Therapist , youll play a hands-on role in a dynamic therapeutic environment, helping patients develop essential life and social skills while encouraging positive behavioral change. Youll engage directly with a diverse patient population through structured group activities, individualized support, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Each day brings new challenges, meaningful interactions, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

No prior experience is required. We provide comprehensive training, ongoing support, and the resources you need to succeed! We are hiring for a casual Milieu Therapist, with day shifts that include weekends and holidays to best meet patient needs.

Step into a role where your work truly matters. Apply today and become part of a team committed to healing, growth, and life-changing care.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain competency requirements
• Learn and utilize up-to-date technology and practices in delivery of patient care.
• Attend a minimum of 1 unit based of Institute wide in-service yearly.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively
• Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living
• Accompany patients to out-of-building activities and appointments
• Document in the Medical Record according to established policies
• Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
• Demonstrate effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide clinical interventions assessed by client needs
• Coordinate patient groups and activities
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities
• Maintain on-going communication with appropriate staff
• Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner
• Completes 1:1 meetings with assigned patients to assess how they are currently doing
• Complete observations of patients as ordered, following all guidelines