Mental Health Counselor

• Psychiatric 13 weeks Lawrence , MA Shift
• 8H Night 11:00 PM
• 07:30

AM Facility:

BILH Behavioral Services Position Description:

Contract Guarantee hours= 72 Hours Biweekly on all Assignments these guaranteed hours do not include any "on-call time worked

Comments And Notes:

LOCALS ONLY

• Temp to perm potential here. BILH coversheet required at time of submission. 24H/week
• 11p-7a Bachelor degree in psychology or related field required.

Demonstrates a positive demeanor that allows for respectful and courteous interaction with all external and internal customers. Works cooperatively and effectively with others with ability to adapt to changes in the workplace. Stays current with maintaining professional status. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and responsibilities. Primarily responsible for ensuring an environment that promotes safety, recovery, and treatment. Works effectively and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to enhance the smooth delivery of quality care.

Essential functions:

1. Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process ensuring that patient safety is addressed, monitor patient valuables during body and belonging search and enter proper data into computer. 2. Assists with case management duties, which include one on one client contact each shift, family conferences if needed, collaboration with other service providers and follow up with referral programs. 3. Contribute to the assessment, individualized crisis prevention planning, discharge planning, and care coordination processes. 4. Mental health counselors who are certified as a CPS also provide peer-to-peer support and psycho-education about wellness and recovery. 5. Acts as liaison to all inpatient facilities, case managers, psychiatrists, therapists, clinicians, referred agencies, and families to maintain communication for staff and clients. 6. Leads or co-leads supportive psycho-educational groups. 7. Participates in treatment team meetings, assists with development of care plans and report any issues for shift directly to the Registered Nurse. 8. Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient's safety status to the Registered Nurse. 9. Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assist with promoting a positive therapeutic environment. 10. Other related duties as assigned; such as meal preparation and some housekeeping. Listens and gets clarification when needed; responds well to questions. Writes clearly and informatively. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies, or other service providers. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Must be in good standing with BILH if previously employed to be considered. #AlliedTech1 Why TalentBurst? At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth. Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.