Mental Health Counselor: Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit- FT Days/Nights

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join our Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU), consisting of unit counselors, a psychiatrist, a physician assistant, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric social workers and master's prepared specialists, occupational and recreational therapists in Springfield, MA!

SCHEDULE:

• Multiple shifts available!

• Full-time, 36 hours/week: 12 hours shifts
• Days: 7am-7:30pm OR Nights: 7pm-7:30am
• Rotating weekends and holidays required.

LOCATION:

• Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU)

• Baystate Medical Center

• Springfield, MA

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care. Is familiar with admission and progress notes of team members to develop a better understanding of patients.
• Reports observations of patients' status to the team and provides input in the preparation and updating of the treatment plans.
• Provides a safe environment. Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival and when indicated by the Team. Intervenes appropriately during crisis situations by providing support, patient escorts and authorizes restraint and seclusion.
• Maintains safety by monitoring groups, time away and restraint and seclusion.
• Observes for potential safety hazards on the unit and reports hazards immediately to supervisors.
• Documents patient mental status, social behavior and progress towards identifying goals daily. Documents the ongoing assessment of patients by completing monitoring and rounds sheets. Documents restraints and seclusions in accordance with policies. Documents all necessary information in EMR as dictated by policy and procedure.
• Provides a therapeutic milieu. Assesses patient mental status social and symptomatic behavior and progress towards identified goals daily. Counsels patients with empathy and respect to assist them to formulate treatment goals. Refers patients' physical problems to RN for assessment and intervention.
• Collaborates with Team to initiate and implement plan of care to meet ADL needs of patients who are unable to perform these tasks themselves.
• Demonstrates effective use of the behavior management principles and Collaborative Problem Solving techniques. Develops and implements special programming. Assists co-workers in daily activities and replaces them as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma required.

• Associates or Bachelors in related field preferred.

• 1 year of healthcare experience required.

• Physical/Psych Mgmt Training (within 60 days of hire)

• Certified Crisis Prevention (within 60 days of hire)

• CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider (required)

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
• Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
• Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
• Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
• Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
• Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits
• Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance
• Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!