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Mental Health Counselor 130
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,012 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Counselor 130 Beth Israel Lahey Health - 3.8 Lynn, MA Job Details Full-time $22.00 - $26.82 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient care outcome improvement Behavioral observation TJC Patient progress tracking Resident personal care assistance Patient safety measures implementation CPR Mid-level Assisting with ADLs Clinical staff training Clinical training Personal grooming assistance Clinical staff mentoring Team training Care coordination meetings experience Direct support Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Patient progress monitoring Patient treatment Care plan implementation Full Job Description Lynn, MA
- BayRidge Hospital
- Full-time
- Evening When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Mental Health Counselor 130 Assumes responsibility for providing skilled, creative, high quality care to patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and responsibilities in collaboration with other nursing staff. Works effectively and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to enhance the smooth delivery of quality nursing care.
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the hospital in such a manner that there is a strong and positive commitment to quality patient care. 2. Serve as a preceptor for new employees and educates staff, as needed. 3. Utilize supervision in a positive and thoughtful manner to enhance professional improvement and development. 4. Attend clinical meetings that will have an impact on patient care. 5. Maintain solid understanding of hospital policies and protocols, and practices within those policies and protocols. 6. Participate in any ongoing quality improvement studies that will have positive patient care outcomes. 7. Maintain understanding of and follow regulatory agencies expectations and guidelines (i.e. DMH, DPH, JCAHO, payors, etc.). 8. Record and report all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patients status to the Registered Nurse. 9. Monitor the patient milieu for safety issues and assist with promoting a positive therapeutic environment. 10. Respond to patient care needs and issues, assist patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. Collaborate with nurses to assist with any patient nursing needs. 11. Assist in the admitting, discharging and transferring process ensuring that patient safety is addressed, monitor patient valuables during belongings search and enter proper data into computer. 12. Participate in treatment team meetings, assist with development of care plans and report any issues for shift directly to the Registered Nurse. 13. Maintain yearly/biyearly requirements of CPR and Aggression Management. 14. Perform other duties as assigned.
Pay Range:
$22.00 - $26.82 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Job details
Employment:
Full-time Hours/Week:
32
Shift:
Evening Category:
Behavioral Health Pay Range:
$22.00 - $26.82
FLSA:
Non-Exempt Req ID:
JR99684