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University of Maryland Medical System
Victim Advocate
Career Insights for Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor
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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.
$31,116 / year median in Maryland
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Provides advocacy and crisis intervention to victims, survivors, and stakeholders effected by sexual and domestic violence. Conducts intakes/assessments/consultations, provides information and establishes appropriate disposition, referrals, and follow-up to patients and impacted members of the community. 1. Appropriately screens walk-in patients and consults. 2. Utilizes active listening skills to ascertain each patient's needs; responds in an appropriate manner. 3. Responds to needs of crisis line callers in an appropriate manner in accordance with written procedures. 4. Accurately assesses lethality and initiates appropriate intervention with patients expressing suicidal ideations. 5. Provides crisis callers with accurate information and makes appropriate referrals. 6. Provides emotional support to patients in crisis while setting limits. 7. Prioritizes and processes cases in an efficient manner. 8. Conducts empathetic, objective interviews with patients, being supportive and non-threatening while maintaining a therapeutic relationship. 9. Observes patient's behavior and alerts staff when the potential for violent or dangerous behavior is observed. 10. Approaches depressed and/or suicidal patients in a non-threatening and supportive manner and is empathetic while maintaining a therapeutic relationship 11. Works cooperatively with intra-interdepartmental staff. Maintains professional demeanor at all times. 12. Accurately completes documentation of patient's encounter in electronic medical record (EMR). 13. Collaborates with physicians and staff in all aspects of patient care and appropriately consults with physician regarding case management. 14. Documents information in the clinical record and completes all paperwork related to patient encounter in accordance with quality assurance standards and written procedures. 15. Obtains collateral information from families, care providers and significant others when necessary. 16. Completes demographic and disposition documentation required for DV SAC referrals. 17. Provides shift change information according to policy. Work Experience Work Experience Licensure/Certification/Registration Basic Life Support•Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)