Mental Health Counselor - Inpatient Adolescent Psych (Evenings)
Health Here · Devens, MA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Providing direct patient care and support on inpatient psychiatric units
- Maintaining a safe therapeutic environment through safety checks and monitoring
- Assisting with activities of daily living and de-escalating acute situations
- Developing therapeutic relationships with patients while respecting boundaries
- Observing, documenting, and reporting patient progress in the EMR system
- Facilitating patient groups and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
- Supporting patients and their families, and assisting with admissions belongings
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor's in psychology or human services preferred
- Previous experience as PCT/PCA, CNA, or Medical Assistant required; Bachelor's may substitute experience
- Strong communication skills and ability to develop therapeutic relationships
- Experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient settings, crisis intervention, preferred
Skills
- Patient observation
- Safety monitoring
- De-escalation
- Documentation
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) match
- Paid disability and life insurance
- PTO
- Flexible spending
- Tuition reimbursement