Milieu Therapist I (Western Psychiatric Hospital)

Company : UPMC
Location : Pittsburgh, PA, 15201
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time, Part Time
Category : Therapy
Occupation : Therapist
Job Details
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Hiring Milieu Therapists
Are you ready to kickstart a fulfilling career with a national leader in psychiatric treatment for mental health and addiction recovery? UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring Milieu Therapists (MTs)!
As an MT, every day is an exciting opportunity to make a difference. You'll work in a dynamic, therapeutic setting where you'll help individuals build essential life and social skills, while fostering positive behavioral changes for a diverse patient population navigating various mental health challenges. From leading impactful group activities to offering hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), no two days will be the sameeach one will bring you closer to helping someone achieve personal growth and independence.
No prior experience is required! We will provide the training, tools and support you need to succeed! We are hiring for both full-time and part-time opportunities, with schedules that will include rotating shifts, weekends and holidays to meet patient needs. The starting pay for a Milieu Therapist is $19.10, with compensation adjusted based on experience.
Step into a role where you can truly make an impact- apply today and join a team that's fostering healing and transforming lives through life-changing medicine!
Responsibilities:
- Maintain competency requirements.
- Attend annual in-service training.
- Lead or assist in therapeutic groups.
- Coordinate patient activities.
- Help patients with daily activities and appointments.
- Document promptly and as per policies.
- Handle crisis's and ensure a safe environment.
- Participate in meetings and communicate with staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a Human Service field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or University required.
- Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services.
- Relevant group/individuals experience with therapeutic and leisure-oriented activities is strongly preferred.
- Must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent mentally ill patients as necessary, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheelchairs.
ATTENTION: IF YOUR DEGREE IS NOT IN SOCIAL WORK, PSYCHOLOGY OR COUNSELING, TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) - CCM training is required within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
- Valid/current driver's license for certain units
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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