Req#: R29204
Category(s): Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counselor
Full Time / Part Time: Part-Time
Shift: First
$4,000 Sign-On Bonus! (Minimum 1yr behavioral health experience) (External applicants only qualify for bonus)
Resume Required with Application
SCHEDULE:
32 hours per week First shift (7A-330P) Every other weekend and holiday (additional pay when scheduled on weekend and holiday)Minimum Qualifications by Position:
Counselor I
High School/GED Minimum 1-year behavioral health experienceCounselor II
Bachelor's Degree Minimum 2 years behavioral health experience If no Bachelor's Degree, 6 years of behavioral health experienceCounselor III
Bachelor's Degree Minimum 4 years behavioral health experience If no Bachelor's Degree, 8 years of behavioral health experienceBaystate Franklin Medical Center is an 89-bed community hospital in Greenfield, MA. Rooted in a rich tradition of service and accountability to the people of Franklin County, North Quabbin, and surrounding communities, BFMC services include emergency, surgery, cancer, heart and vascular, obstetrics, and more.
More than 200 physicians on active and courtesy staff More than 24,000 Emergency Department visits annually More than 400 babies delivered each year in The Birthplace – a progressive, midwife-driven service. Training site for the Family Medicine residency, and for residents in emergency medicine, surgery, and obstetrics programs based at Baystate Medical Center Franklin Medical Center joined Baystate Health in 1986Rooted in a rich tradition of 125 years of service and accountability, our highly skilled team is committed to advancing care with our state-of-the art facilities and technology. Baystate Franklin houses a $26 million surgical center and the talented surgical teams of the Baystate Health network. Our spacious pre-surgery, recovery, and family waiting areas offer privacy and comfort with natural light, healing gardens, and other amenities. Our multidisciplinary approach gives you access to specialists from across the Baystate Health system, offering comprehensive and collaborative medical treatments close to home.
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All correspondence can be directed to:
Cole Courtemanche, Healthcare Recruiter
cole.courtemanche@baystatehealth.org
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 any 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.
Job Responsibilities:
1) 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 patient 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 on team decisions. Assists in orienting new counselors and welcomes and orients all new staff to the milieu.
2) Provides a safe environment.
Maintains current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI). Intervenes appropriately during crisis situations by providing direct and indirect support to patients needing restraint and/or seclusion. Maintains safety by monitoring and properly documenting restrictions and restraints & seclusions. Maintains safety by adhering to behavior management principles and techniques. Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival to the program and when indicated by the team. Observe potential safety hazards on the unit and report hazards immediately to supervisors. Maintains safety by adhering to behavior management principles and techniques.
3) Documentation
Documents patient mental status, social behavior, and progress towards identifying goals daily. Documents the ongoing assessments of the patient by completing (Rounds) Safety Check sheets. Documents restraints and seclusions in accordance with policies.
4) Provides a therapeutic milieu
Assesses patient mental status social and symptomatic behavior throughout the course of treatment. Counsels' patients with empathy and respect to assist them in formulating treatment goals and dealing with problems as indicated by reports from patients, patient family, and team members. Refers patients’ physical problems to RN for assessment and intervention. Collaborates with the Team to initiate and implement a plan of care to meet the ADL needs of patients who are unable to perform these tasks themselves. Identifies patient knowledge deficits and implements appropriate teaching in collaboration with the team. Assists in the development and implementation of special approaches and provide 1:1 intervention when indicated. Adheres to defined boundaries and guidelines regarding self-disclosure with patients. Facilitates patient groups and demonstrates a willingness to fill in as needed. Demonstrates adequate understanding and use of Trauma Informed Care principles.
5) Demonstrates accountability for personal and professional growth.
Demonstrates support for the philosophy of the program and adhering to policies, procedures, and standards. Attends all mandatory in-services on an annual basis. Collaborates with supervisors to identify their own professional goals and seeks experience to accomplish these goals. Assists with the identification of program in-service needs.
6) Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on department and unit-specific needs.
7) (Experience) Counselor II will excel in onboarding and training new staff. Through direct on-the-job experience, he/she will provide an exceptional, high-quality orientation for new staff.
8) (Culture) Counselor II will provide new ideas for groups and unit activities with collaboration from the Social Work and Occupational therapy disciplines.
9) (Quality) Counselor II will participate in at least two of the following. A hospital-driven committee. A champion-based initiative. Instructor/super user for a project within Baystate (for example Hand-Hygiene champion, Fall Committee member, or CPI instructor)
10) (Safety) Counselor II will often be a leader when the de-escalation of patients within the Milieu is required. The level III Counselor will actively work to reduce restraints of all types within the unit.
11) May be required to onboard and precept new staff
12) Must complete department-specified de-escalation training within 30 days of hire.
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to train onboarding staff providing a strong foundation of Behavioral health knowledge.
Age Specific Competencies in- service or equivalent training.
Behavior Management Training/Collaborative Problem Solving.
Restraint and Seclusion in service or equivalent training
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At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.
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Education:
Bachelor of Science, High School Diploma (Required)
Certifications:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Other, Certified Crisis Prevention – Crisis Prevention Institute
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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