Mental Health Counselor R41567 Job Greenfield area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Job Summary

Baystate Franklin Medical Center is looking for a Counselor to join our Mental Health Unit team in Greenfield, MA. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs a wide variety of duties involving patient management, therapeutic interaction, and physical care of patients admitted to the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The incumbent is expected to adhere to System and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations.

This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Salary

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$17.63 – $21.85 – $27.53

Schedule

32 hours a week
First shift (7A-3:30P)
Every other weekend and holiday
Differential pay for second shift, weekend, and holiday.

Location

Baystate Franklin Medical Center with onsite parking
Greenfield, MA

The Advantages of Working with Baystate!

Excellent Compensation
High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
Onsite parking

Minimum Qualifications by Position Level Counselor I

High School Diploma
Minimum 1 year behavioral health experience

Counselor II

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 2 years behavioral health experience
If no Bachelor's Degree, 6 years of behavioral health experience will be considered

Counselor III

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 4 years behavioral health experience
If no Bachelor's Degree, 8 years of behavioral health experience will be considered

Job Responsibilities

1)Participates in a Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care. Is familiar with admission and progress notes of team members to develop a better understanding of patients. Collaborates with the team in evaluating patients, planning therapy, and developing treatment goals. Reports observations of patient status to the team and provides input in the preparation and updating of the treatment plans. Assists team members in providing care to patients and follows through on team decisions.

Assists in orienting new counselors and welcomes and orients all new staff to the milieu.

2)Provides a safe environment. Maintains current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI). Intervenes appropriately during crisis situations by providing direct and indirect support to patients needing restraint and/or seclusion. Maintains safety by monitoring and properly documenting restrictions and restraints & seclusions. Maintains safety by adhering to behavior management principles and techniques. Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival to the program and when indicated by the team.

Observe potential safety hazards on the unit and report hazards immediately to supervisors. Maintains safety by adhering to behavior management principles and techniques.

3)Documentation. Documents patient mental status, social behavior, and progress towards identifying goals daily. Documents the ongoing assessments of the patient by completing (Rounds) Safety Check sheets. Documents restraints and seclusions in accordance with policies.

4)Provides a therapeutic milieu. Assesses patient mental status social and symptomatic behavior throughout the course of treatment. Counsels patients with empathy and respect to assist them in formulating treatment goals and dealing with problems as indicated by reports from patients, patient family, and team members. Refers patients’ physical problems to RN for assessment and intervention. Collaborates with the Team to initiate and implement a plan of care to meet the ADL needs of patients who are unable to perform these…


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