Counselor - Mental Health Unit

Baystate Health•Greenfield, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Counselor to join their Mental Health Unit team at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA. This is a part-time position, 24 hours per week, with a second shift schedule (3P-11:30P) and requires working every other weekend and holiday. The role involves performing a variety of duties related to patient management, therapeutic interaction, and physical care for patients on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The position emphasizes a multidisciplinary team approach, patient safety, therapeutic milieu, and professional growth. Baystate Health is committed to advancing care through state-of-the-art facilities and technology, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Counselor I: High School Diploma, Minimum 1 year behavioral health experience
Counselor II: Bachelor's Degree, Minimum 2 years behavioral health experience OR If no Bachelor's Degree, 6 years of behavioral health experience
Counselor III: Bachelor's Degree, Minimum 4 years behavioral health experience OR If no Bachelor's Degree, 8 years of behavioral health experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Age Specific Competencies in-service or equivalent training.
Behavior Management Training/Collaborative Problem Solving.
Restraint and Seclusion in-service or equivalent training
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Certified Crisis Prevention - Crisis Prevention Institute

Responsibilities

Participates in a Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care, collaborating with team members to evaluate patients, plan therapy, and develop treatment goals.
Provides a safe environment by conducting daily sharps checks, intervening appropriately during crises, monitoring safety, and reporting hazards.
Documents patient mental status, social behavior, and progress toward goals daily, including monitoring sheets, restraints, seclusions, and EMR entries.
Provides a therapeutic milieu by assessing patient status, counseling patients, referring physical problems to the RN, initiating and implementing plans of care for ADL needs, identifying and addressing patient knowledge deficits, and providing 1:1 intervention when indicated.
Demonstrates accountability for personal and professional growth by adhering to program philosophy, policies, and standards, attending mandatory in-services, and collaborating with supervisors on professional goals.
Demonstrates effective use of behavior management principles and Collaborative Problem-Solving techniques, developing and implementing special programming, and assisting co-workers.
Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on department and unit specific needs.
Must complete department specified de-escalation training within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
Onsite parking