Inpatient Psychiatric Counselor - Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Working collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, the Inpatient Psychiatric Counselor provides individual and group interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Psychology, Counseling or other health-related field; Bachelor degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of direct clinical experience working in mental health settings, including the provision of group and individual patient activities.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required within one month of hire.
• YNHPH Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) initial certification and annual recertification required. Initial certification must be completed within probationary period of employment.
• Basic computer skills required for data entry, email, smart web paging, mobile heartbeat (MHB) and ability to access the electronic medical record.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, communicate and effectively deal with complex affective-charged situations and possess group facilitation and crisis management skills.
• Able to lift at least 25lbs.; must comply with appropriate OSHA, HIPAA and JCAHO standards relevant to position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with specialized populations such as emotionally dysregulated adults and adolescents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professional conduct.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Asks for help as needed.
• Has an accurate understanding of and demonstrates adherence to all departmental, hospital and health system policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control policy, hand hygiene policy, and professional boundaries.
• Participates in the ongoing development of the therapeutic milieu/environment, creatively shapes group programming and milieu activities to meet the needs, abilities, and preferences of all patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree