UPMC Northwest Hospital
Seneca, PA
Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit
Status: Flex Full Time (28-40 hours/week)
Join UPMC’s Behavioral Health team as a Milieu Therapist I, delivering compassionate care through individual and group activities in a fast-paced, supportive environment with both acute and extended care programs. Make a real impact alongside a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively.

Support and encourage patients in performing activities of daily living.

Maintain required competencies and stay current with best practices in patient care.

Accompany patients to off-site activities and appointments as needed.

Accurately document all patient interactions and care in the Medical Record following established policies.

Manage crisis situations calmly and effectively using positive intervention techniques.

Demonstrate strong milieu management skills to foster a positive and therapeutic patient environment.

Ensure a safe, supportive, and healing environment for patients and staff.

Coordinate and lead patient groups and activities to promote engagement and progress.

Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and related activities.

Conduct 1:1 meetings with assigned patients to assess current status and progress.