Intake Mental Health Counselor, Evenings
About The Position
Join us as an Intake Mental Health Technician! Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 11:30PM - No Weekends! The Intake Mental Health Counselor, under the supervision of the Director of Intake and the Chief Intake Officer, is responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu in the Intake department, escorting admissions to the units, conducting safety checks, taking pictures for patient identification, patient monitoring, de-escalating acute situations, and providing supportive interactions with patients. Successful Intake Mental Health Counselor candidates will have: High school diploma; bachelor's degree in Mental Health, Human Services or related field preferred. Previous PCT/PCA experience applicable. Sufficient typing and computer skills to facilitate use of Electronic Health Record required; experience with Electronic Health Record, including Medsphere/Vista preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred. ???????When you join the growing MiraVista team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives. As our team member, youll receive: Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) match Employer paid short term disability (STD), long term disability (LTD) Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Pay Range Compensation will be determined based on the candidates relevant experience. $22.00 - 27.08 MiraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Sufficient typing and computer skills to facilitate use of Electronic Health Record required
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries
Nice To Haves
- bachelor's degree in Mental Health, Human Services or related field preferred
- Previous PCT/PCA experience applicable
- experience with Electronic Health Record, including Medsphere/Vista preferred
- Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred
Responsibilities
- maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu in the Intake department
- escorting admissions to the units
- conducting safety checks
- taking pictures for patient identification
- patient monitoring
- de-escalating acute situations
- providing supportive interactions with patients
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) match
- Employer paid short term disability (STD), long term disability (LTD)
- Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
