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Milieu Counselor

PrairieCare
St Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
About Us

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Clinical Operations Manager, the Milieu Counselor is responsible for managing the milieu through client engagement and crisis intervention, as well as facilitating groups and activities as needed. The Milieu Counselor specifically addresses patients in need of immediate or emergent services.

Key Performance Responsibilities

  • Engage with patients who are struggling or at risk of harm.
  • Support the direct care team in addressing patient issues within the community.
  • Model appropriate engagement and intervention strategies for direct care staff and in accordance with Newport’s philosophy and treatment model.
  • De-escalate struggling patients in the community with an understanding of crisis management techniques to reduce overall incidents and need for manual holds.
  • Understand the appropriate use of on-call support as needed.
  • Facilitate groups and activities as scheduled and as needed.
  • Work with the clinical and program leadership to coordinate evening and weekend treatment services.
  • Communicate with patient’s treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
  • Complete screening and assessment tools upon meeting criteria or completion of training.
  • Be responsible for the timely completion of clinical documentation (progress and group notes).
  • Attend weekly clinical supervision and treatment team meetings.
  • Attend training as assigned and when needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, psychology or related clinical field required.
  • Enrolled in a master’s program in counseling, social work, or family therapy preferred.
  • Licensed as a Therapeutic Recreational Therapist required, if not enrolled in a master’s program.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience with adolescents or young adults in a mental health or substance abuse setting required.

Compensation for this role ranges from $49,000- $63,000 annualized depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit Options Include

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Paid time off including sick time
  • Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
  • 401K with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email careers@newporthealthcare.com for assistance.

Salary : $49,000 - $63,000

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