Behavioral Health Counselor

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Group Counselor/Recreational Therapist is to facilitate positive changes in patients’ basic functional ability, achieve improved independent functioning, and to make the hospital experience positive and growth oriented. These changes are accomplished through therapy, education and recreation. Group Counselor/Recreational Therapist performs delegated tasks to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a RN, and completes data collection and documentation per departmental standards. Plans, organizes and conducts therapy sessions on an individual and group basis, and evaluates progress of patients. Provides other services as assigned by the program supervisor and as trained, which may include but is not limited to performing precaution safety rounds, taking vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, and assisting with ADL’s.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of patients and the overall treatment milieu as demonstrated through management of environmental safety.
• Communicates therapeutically with patients in one-to-one situations and focuses on goals and objectives listed on the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan.
• Updates and completes documentation in accordance with department standards. Responds appropriately and reports in a timely fashion any changes in patient conditions.
• Performs and documents therapeutic recreational screen and data collection for patients’ therapeutic needs, groups/therapeutic activities along with responses to interventions.
• Serves as a resource person. Provides appropriate orientation to new staff. Identifies new or updates programs inclusive of determining appropriate policies and procedures, training staff and monitoring program effectiveness.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, counseling, or other related field with additional psychiatric experience.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: American Heart Association BLS certification must be obtained within 7 days of hire, American Heart Association CPR certification must be obtained within 7 days of hire, CPI certification required within orientation period.

Organization Description

Piedmont Medical Network has served the community of York County and beyond for more than 30 years. Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital is a 288-bed facility that has advanced equipment and experienced healthcare staff catering to the diverse needs of the community it serves. Services include preventive care, advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care and a Level III NICU. Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital opened in 2022 with 100-beds, advanced technology and a compassionate care team. The new hospital features a 24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit, and a wide array of Surgical Services and Women's Services.

Piedmont Medical Network has been recognized for its elite level of safety by being awarded the Leapfrog Groups Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award by SCHA (South Carolina Hospital Association) in collaboration with South Carolinas DHEC. The Cardiac Care program at PMC provides quality care and was designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. At Piedmont Medical Network, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of the community. Join our team!

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