Mental Health Worker - Pedi
Core
Provide therapeutic care, safety, and milieu management for medically compromised and emotionally disturbed children and adolescents (ages 6-18) in a hospital setting.
Role type
Pediatric Mental Health Worker (Milieu Therapist)
Builds
Therapeutic milieu and structured daily programs for pediatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, therapeutic milieu management, group leadership, care plan development, multidisciplinary collaboration, pediatric developmental knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with eating disorders, nutritional support, crisis management certification
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Lead groups of 6-8 pediatric patients through structured daily components; handle crisis situations and intervene in disruptive or destructive behaviors; participate in developing and implementing milieu therapy care plans; document patient observation levels; organize therapeutic and recreational activities; communicate treatment plans to the multidisciplinary team.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, individual contributor