Mental Health Counselor - Inpatient Psych

Major Responsibilities

• Provide various inpatient mental health services with the goal of patient recovery
• Monitor individual, group and family therapies
• Assist with admission and discharge process
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals and intervention services
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to federal, state and AAH guidelines
• Perform patient belong check, safety check and provide a tour of the unit for any new patients
• Assist clinical staff in performing patient vital signs, blood sugar and ADLS

Education/Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Sociology or related field
• Required: Two years experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Organization planning and time management skills
• Computer Literacy

License/Registration/Certification

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care
• Ability to work under stressful and difficult situations
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases
• Heavy lifting in accordance to DOL definition
• Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week, including holidays
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
• Patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available

Pay

Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15

Schedule

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Two Twelve-hour shifts weekly, 6a-630pm, every third weekend, assigned holidays.