Mental Health Counselor

Schedule: Part Time Pay Range: $19.00 - $30.00 / Hourly Shift: Evening shift Hours: 3pm-11:30pm About This Role Make a difference in patients' lives-every shift. As a Mental Health Counselor on our inpatient Behavioral Health team, you will provide hands-on, compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, supportive environment and helping patients progress in their recovery. What You'll Do In this role, you will support high-quality patient care by: Providing direct patient care tailored to the age and needs of individuals on the behavioral health unitSupporting the safety, well-being, and therapeutic environment for all patientsObserving, monitoring, and documenting patient behavior and interactionsAssisting with daily activities, therapeutic programming, and patient engagementCollaborating with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plansResponding appropriately to behavioral health crises using de-escalation techniquesMaintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standardsUpholding patient confidentiality and all safety protocols You will report to the Director of Behavioral Health Nursing and work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. What You Bring Education Bachelor's degree preferredDegree in a mental health-related field preferred Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting or psychiatric triage preferred Licensure & Certifications BLS (Basic Life Support) - Healthcare Provider requiredCPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification required within 30 days of hire Key Skills & Competencies Strong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to build rapport with patients in a therapeutic settingCritical thinking and sound judgment in dynamic situationsStrong organizational and time management skillsBasic computer and documentation proficiencyAbility to maintain strict patient confidentialityStrong written and verbal communication skills in English Why Join Us? Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven behavioral health teamGain valuable experience in inpatient psychiatric careWork in a supportive, team-oriented environmentMake a meaningful impact on patient safety and recovery To apply, please visit: https://emersonhealth.org/jobs/mental-health-counselor-34770/? Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-5b79502224884640bce70fdd3ffd610a