Mental Health Counselor

About the role

Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorder; to ensure the safety and well-being of patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients.
• Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
• Parent/Family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions
• Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (i.e. suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).
• Provides accurate information on shift-to-shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report.
• Thinks and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Displays professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.
• Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Experience cannot be substituted for a degree.

Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred; Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.

Experience: Related experience 0‑1 year preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Successful completion of AVADE training is required within 30 days of hire.

Pay

Pay Range: $ - $28.30/Hourly (Grade 4)

Schedule

32 hours per week, evenings (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.), every other weekend and every other holiday; Onsite at 2014 Washington Street; Regular employee type; Evening shift.