Mental Health Counselor

Department Job Description Summary

Part time- Weekends
Position Responsibilities:

• Completes Biopsychosocial assessment within 48 hours of patient admission.
• Documents findings, goals, interventions, re-assessments & evaluation relative to patient's progress weekly or as needed.
• Attends & actively participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Contributes to the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Completes daily tasks as assigned and clinical documentation on day of service.
• Plans & implements and coordinates group therapy sessions as assigned.
• Conducts patient group activities & individual activity sessions as assigned displaying theoretical knowledge of group principles & effective group and treatment techniques.
• Provides resources & support for patient during & after treatment.
• Gives clearly written instructions on community resource centers or programs to patient & family.
• Provides on-going education to patient & family as needed.
• Involves patient & family with discharge planning.
• Identifies areas needing improvement & actively participates in department's performance improvement efforts.
• Provides feedback to Program/Clinical Director regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
• Attends inservice trainings and continuing education credit courses as required and shares relevant seminars with clinical treatment team.
• While also assuming responsibility for own continued growth and contributing to the professional growth of others.
• Promotes surveillance, prevention & control of infection by using hygienic practices & teaching patients hygienic practices.
• Adheres to the principles of non-violent crisis intervention.
• Interprets and articulates policies and procedures appropriately.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate actions regarding any violation of facility policy and/or procedure, with priority on those which may risk safety.
• Attends department meetings & in-service programs.
• Actively participates in department meetings providing positive suggestions and input.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT in the State of Florida is required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family or Psychology.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the Corporate and/or HealthCare field required.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retail retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!