Child Mental Health Counselor – Per Diem R41094

Req#: R41094

Category(s): Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counselor

Full Time / Part Time: Per Diem

Shift: First

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$26.60 – $31.80 – $39.05

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Child Partial Hospitalization Program, is looking for a per diem Child Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) to join our team in Holyoke, MA.

Resume required with application

• Per Diem hours
• Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 hours of operation
• No weekends. No holidays

• Child Partial Hospitalization Program
• Holyoke, MA

• Excellent Compensation
• Earned Time off
• Continuing education support
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Wellbeing programs that include, but are not limited to, mental, physical, and financial health

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (required)
• 1 year experience (preferred)

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  SUMMARY

  Under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, a counselor would be required to perform a wide range of functions related to the care and treatment of our patients here at the Children’s Partial Hospitalization Program. These functions include participating in the multidisciplinary team approach to patient care, providing a safe and therapeutic environment, and documentation of such. In addition, they must demonstrate knowledge of the developmental stages and apply developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing activities.
  
  A counselor 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. A counselor is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.

  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Participates in 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. Attends weekly treatment meetings and participates in discussions on how patients are meeting their treatment goals. Reports observations of patients’ 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 with team decisions. Demonstrates effective use of the behavior management principles and Collaborative Problem Solving techniques.

  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.
  
  Observes potential safety hazards on the unit and report hazards immediately to supervisors. Maintains safety by adhering to behavior management principles including Collaborative Problem Solving techniques.

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