Inpatient Psychiatric Counselor - Per Diem

Responsibilities

1. PROFESSIONALISM1.1 Demonstrates professional conduct.
2. ADMINISTRATIVE2.1 Demonstrates basic computer skills.
3. COMMUNICATION3.1 Asks for help as needed.
4. COMPETENCY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS/TRAINING4.1 Has an accurate understanding of and demonstrates adherence to all departmental, hospital and health system policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control policy, hand hygiene policy, and professional boundaries.
5. PATIENT CARE DUTIES5.1 Participates in the ongoing development of the therapeutic milieu/environment, creatively shapes group programming and milieu activities to meet the needs, abilities, and preferences of all patients.

Qualifications

• EDUCATIONAssociate degree in Psychology, Counseling or other health-related field; Bachelor degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ExperienceMinimum 1-2 years of direct clinical experience working in mental health settings, including the provision of group and individual patient activities. Experience with specialized populations such as emotionally dysregulated adults and adolescents is preferred.
• LICENSURECurrent BLS/CPR certification required within one month of hire. YNHPH Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) initial certification and annual recertification required. Initial certification must be completed within probationary period of employment.
• SPECIAL SKILLSBasic computer skills required for data entry, email, smart web paging, mobile heartbeat (MHB) and ability to access the electronic medical record. Ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, communicate and effectively deal with complex affective-charged situations and possess group facilitation and crisis management skills.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDAble to lift at least 25lbs.; must comply with appropriate OSHA, HIPAA and JCAHO standards relevant to position.