Milieu Counselor

Overview

Eating Disorder Milieu Counselor - Burlingame, CA. LGTC Group is hiring for its Eating Disorder PHP/IOP program in Burlingame. As a Milieu Counselor, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting clients through the treatment experience from admission through discharge. You will work daily with clients and contribute to their behavior, mood and healing process. You will model appropriate behavior and support clients in their journey to a healthier and more productive life.

Counselors may be part of the client’s major support system, and as such derive satisfaction from making a powerful difference in their lives. Counselors may manage crisis situations and are encouraged to be creative, integrating personal strengths, skills and passions (e.g., yoga, art, hobbies) into the program.

• Greeting new clients and introducing them to their primary treatment team
• Determining whether the new client has special needs, communicating those needs to the treatment team, and assisting in meeting those needs
• Eating together during meal times
• Contributing to the well-being of all clients by serving as a positive role model and encouraging positive coping skills when clients need to check in
• Facilitating the treatment plan set forth by the Therapist with day-to-day support
• Running therapeutic groups including education on coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, psychoeducation, life skills, etc.
• Assisting the Program Director as needed
• Assisting Therapists in the discharge process by helping the client transition home
• Participating in a weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
• Sharing vital information about the client’s progress with the treatment team
• Maintaining confidentiality of all client and program activities
• Commitment to personal growth through educational and personal development plans, and encouraging others to do the same
• Attending all training, education, and staff enrichment activities
• Supporting client intake and registration processes

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
• One year of experience working with children, mental health, counseling, or eating disorder field preferred

• Must attend all training, education, and staff enrichment activities