Milieu Therapist
- Pay
- $22 – $36 per hour
- Location
- Streeterville, Chicago, IL
- Listed
- 17 days ago
About the role
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
- Evening (United States of America)
- Location
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
About the role
Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, Clinical Managers/Manager of Clinical Services or Unit Director, functions as a leader of milieu activities and supporter of clinical operations within the treatment team. Knowledgeable and competent in identifying and intervening in patient crises. Provides consistent reports of patient progress to parent(s)/guardian and treatment team.
Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of pediatric and adolescent patients in regard to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital's and the Department's quality goals and service excellence principles.
- Clinician
- Provides direct patient care in a therapeutic environment focusing on areas of behavior modification, improved social skills, more effective coping skills, etc.
- Completes duties assigned by Charge Nurse, Clinical Managers/ Manager of Clinical Services and/or Unit Director.
- Leads and co-leads milieu activities per program.
- Actively sets and communicates age/developmentally appropriate individual goals, expectations and behavioral limits within the parameters of the program.
- Implements plans of care and individual behavior programs initiated by team.
- Assists in group therapy, recreational therapy, classroom and other activities as assigned.
- Maintains safety in the milieu, utilizing prevention and de-escalation CCM techniques.
- Independently performs unit specific procedures, protocols and precautions.
- Intervenes in anticipated emergency situations and knows emergency protocols.
- Communicates changes in health or behavior to appropriate staff (nurse, primary therapist, physician, etc.).
- Documents patient status and progress in patient's Medical Record as per program guidelines.
- Team Membership
- Supports clinical operations and decisions related to treatment plans.
- Responds to environmental concerns (maintenance/cleanliness) of the area.
- Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.
- Adheres to scheduling requirements.
- Professional Development.
- Maintains mandatory yearly reviews.
- Appropriately seeks out supervision to function in professional role.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development through participation in continuing educational events, conferences, group supervision and in-services, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, nursing, social services or other related fields. Minimum of one year of direct experience in a mental health setting, paid or unpaid, preferred.
- Must have strong knowledge of basic child care and development, mental disorders affecting children, signs of physical abuse/neglect, appropriate adult conduct towards normal and disturbed children, etc.
- Special physical requirements: sits and stands throughout the day. Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Pay Range $22.25-$36.38 Hourly
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.
In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits
- Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
There’s a Place for You with Us
At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.
We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
AI Notice
Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.
For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact:
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.
From Lurie Childrens's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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