Intake Mental Health Counselor, Every Other Weekend Days

TaraVista Behavioral Health•Devens, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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 and also in inpatient psychiatric units as needed after all admissions have arrived. The role involves conducting safety checks, patient monitoring, de-escalating acute situations, and providing supportive interactions with patients. Other duties the Intake MHC is responsible for is taking the patient photo in the Electronic Medical Record, printing check sheets, and assisting intake coordinators with answering phones.

Requirements

High school diploma
Sufficient typing and computer skills to facilitate use of Electronic Health Record required

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu in the Intake department and inpatient psychiatric units.
Conducting safety checks and patient monitoring.
De-escalating acute situations.
Providing supportive interactions with patients.
Taking patient photos in the Electronic Medical Record.
Printing check sheets.
Assisting intake coordinators with answering phones.