Inpatient Clinical Counselor

BRYLIN HOSPITAL INC•Buffalo, NY

23d•$30 - $41

About The Position

BryLin is currently hiring for a Full Time Clinical Counselor! As a Clinical Counselor with BryLin, you will help people live happier, healthier lives, as you coordinate and participate in the efficient delivery of high-quality care to behavioral health patients. You will be able to identify and address opportunities for improvement, and help us build on our reputation for extraordinary outcomes. Wage based on degree, licensure and years of experience

Requirements

Possess a minimum of 1 year of proven experience
Licensed Master's Degree in Social Work, or in mental health discipline and possess a current NYS license.
Occasional physical care and intermittent standing, walking and sitting.
This individual will have some knowledge and understanding of patient-centered care and possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
We are seeking individuals that understand the importance of empathy in patient care and a drive to make a positive impact on our organization.
A person with a fit for our organizational values, someone that understands the importance of mental health services in our community.
Must have the ability to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug screen.

Responsibilities

Provides thorough psychosocial assessments for patients including review of pertinent information provided in chart beforehand.
Identifies and provides individualized treatment plan goals and reviews with primary Clinical Counselor.
Completes thorough lethality assessments with assigned patients and reports findings to multi-disciplinary team.
Completes inpatient and discharge safety plans with assigned patients. Reports findings to the multi-disciplinary team.
Documents thorough and appropriate progress notes on assigned patients.
Documents all pertinent patient information on the Clinical Counseling Communication Tool.
Develops rapport with patients to help engage patients in treatment planning, 1:1 counseling, and discharge planning.
Coordinates and facilitates process and psycho-educational groups which meet the needs of the client base. Documents group progress on group notes and files in chart.
Presents pertinent information on patients to the primary clinical counselor.
Assists primary counselor with discharge planning tasks such as faxing and copying of medical record.
Under the guidance of the primary clinical counselor, schedules outpatient appointments.
Utilizes theory based therapeutic modalities and demonstrates sensible and clinical intervention skills with patients.
Services a professional role model to all other direct care staff. Communicates with and educates staff regarding therapeutic concerns of patients.
Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Counseling.