Adult Mental Health Counselor R38770

Req#: R38770

Category(s): Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counselor

Full Time / Part Time: Part-Time

Shift: First

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$17.63 – $21.85 – $27.53

APTU Counselor

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking a Counselor to join our APTU unit consisting of unit counselors, a psychiatrist, a physician assistant, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric social workers and master s prepared specialists, occupational and recreational therapists.

Resume Required With Application

SCHEDULE:

• Part-time 24 hours
• Day shift 7:00am-7:30 pm (12-hour shifts) with variable days scheduled for the needs of the department
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

LOCATION:

• Acute Psychiatric Therapy Unit (APTU), Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Adoption assistance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Work-life integration
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma (Associates or Bachelors in Psychology or related field preferred)
• 1 year of healthcare experience
• Certification(s):
• Physical/Psych Mgmt Training
• Certified Crisis Prevention Intervention/CPI
• CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider (required)

For more information, please visit us online at:  or interact with us socially at  or on Twitter  correspondence can be directed to recruiter:

Melanie.

Bischoff

Summary
:

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs a wide variety of duties involving patient management, therapeutic interaction, and physical care of patients admitted to the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The incumbent is expected to adhere to System and department compliance policies and all applicable laws and regulations. This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Management reserves the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in a Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care. Is familiar with admission and progress notes of team members to develop a better understanding of patients. Collaborates with the team in evaluating patients, planning therapy, and developing treatment goals. Reports observations of patients’ status to the team and provides input in the preparation and updating of the treatment plans. Assists team members in providing care to patients and follows through with team decisions.
  
  Welcomes new staff and assists in orienting them to the department.
• Provides a safe environment. Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival and when indicated by the Team. Intervenes appropriately during crises by providing support and patient escorts and authorizes restraint and seclusions. Maintains safety by monitoring groups, time-aways, and restraint and seclusions. Observes potential safety hazards on the unit and report hazards immediately to supervisors. Maintains safety by adhering to behavior management principles including Collaborative Problem Solving techniques.
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