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Full-time
Job Summary
The Milieu Counselor position is responsible for therapeutically participating with resident actions in the community in order to engage patients in treatment and daily behavior management. Provides physical, emotional, and protective care for residents consistent with treatment and behavior planning in both structured and unstructured resident activities/settings.
Responsibilities
• Client services and skill Training
• Demonstrate an attitude of acceptance of diversity with staff and Residents.
• Attend, participates, and communicates with IDT team and other team meetings regarding resident interactions, observations, and changes in resident status.
• Facilitates, assists and provides support with assigned resident supports/activities (e.g. resident admissions/discharges, group facilitation, safety checks, resident orientations, meals, laundry, nursing care, mail distribution, meetings on the unit, etc.).
• Escorts residents to off-site meetings or appointments as needed.
• Assures appropriate documentation in resident record for important behavioral observations/interactions related to successful progress in behavior management. Documents in resident chart significant issues for smooth transition between shifts.
• Assists in the development of and implementation of behavioral plans and contracts.
• Works effectively with outside providers to ensure cooperative and supportive working relations and coordination of client services, as needed.
• Tracks individual behavior plan progress, as needed.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in the midst of verbal or physical aggression.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field or Associates degree with two years experience working with elderly and/or residents with behaviors in a therapeutic setting.
Benefits
Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:
• 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Quarterly Vacation Drawing
• Tuition Reimbursement
How To Apply
At Sapphire Health Services we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both our residents and our team members. If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!
Address: 1242 NE 6th St., Gresham, OR 97030
WHO WE ARE: Located in Gresham, OR with easy access to the Max, you’ll find Sapphire Liberty Pointe. Offering 35 private apartments to medically complex and behavioral residents in our RCF and 15 boutique like apartment settings in our quaint Memory Care. While fostering a home-like environment, Liberty Pointe provides 24 hour nursing care along with elevated staffing ratio’s, higher than what’s found at nursing homes. Following our Sapphire developed Radiance program, we bring purpose, joy and mission back into the lives of our residents, while also engaging our staff to promote the highest quality of care. Sapphire supports on going training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages and generous incentives to all of our employees.
Our Mission: To Promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.
