Milieu Counselor

Location 75 Seminary Rd,Carmel, NY, 10512,United States Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour Employee Type Benefit Eligible PT/FT Required Degree High school Manage Others No Contact information Description Making a Difference, One Life at a Time. Since 1982, Arms Acres has been helping individuals take the first steps toward recovery from substance use disorders. Located in Carmel Hamlet, New York, our 191-bed inpatient facility provides medically supervised detoxification, crisis counseling, and comprehensive support to individuals navigating recovery. Our work goes beyond medical care. Physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and many other professionals work together to help patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. With more than 50,000 lives impacted since our founding, Arms Acres is built on the belief that compassionate care, teamwork, and professional dedication can make a meaningful difference. About the Role Arms Acres is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and attentive Milieu Counselor to help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients receiving substance use treatment. Working under the direction of clinical and administrative leadership, the Milieu Counselor supports daily program operations, observes and documents patient behavior, assists with admissions and unit activities, and helps promote patient safety and engagement. Key Responsibilities Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients throughout the assigned shift. Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, and facility staff while protecting confidential information. Observe patient behavior and document relevant observations in patient charts or communication logs, following facility procedures. Report behavioral changes, concerns, crises, and safety issues to the appropriate supervisor and follow established instructions. Conduct required patient room checks, verify headcounts, assess room conditions, and complete appropriate documentation. Assist with patient admissions as needed, including required searches, unit orientation, and other admission procedures. Facilitate assigned educational, spirituality, and other group sessions in accordance with program guidelines. Provide crisis intervention support and emergency assistance as directed and within the scope of the role. Accompany patients during meals, monitor meal lines, and remain with the unit throughout assigned meal periods. Provide administrative and logistical support to Case Managers, including phone calls and patient escorts. Day time 8:00AM-4:30PM Tuesdays-thrusday Tuesday-Friday Friday-Monday Sunday-Thrusday Day time 6:00AM-12:30PM Friday and Saturday Evening: 4:00PM-12:30PM Thrusday-Sunday Friday and Saturday Overnight: 12:00AM-8:30AM Sunday-Tuesday Saturday-Tuesday Sunday-Thrusday Requirements High school diploma or GED. One to three months of related experience and/or training, as listed in the original job description. Six months of experience in a direct client or patient environment. Basic knowledge and understanding of alcoholism, substance use disorders, and recovery. Summary Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arms Acres