Mental Health Counselor Intern

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Miami Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Requirements

Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern , Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, State of Florida.
CPR certification required.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 6 months of employment.
Masters in Social Work Degree, Masters in Mental Health Counseling Degree

Responsibilities

Initiates & completes comprehensive psychosocial assessment following unit guidelines & time frame.
Attends & participates in interdisciplinary treatment conferences/ reviews & communicates treatment goals to patient, family & team members.
Documents continuous assessment, intervention & evaluation relative to patient progress, including discharge plans involving patient/ family as applicable.
Selects & implements psychiatric interventions calculated to be most effective in the management of dysfunctional behavior patterns.
Utilizes crisis intervention techniques.
Conducts individual psychotherapy, family therapy & group therapy sessions utilizing theoretical knowledge & treatment techniques.
Participates/ facilitates goal-oriented educational group activities utilizing knowledge of basic dynamics of group interaction.
Assists in providing alternative measures to avoid patient seclusion/restraints.
Assists in placing patient in seclusion or restraints & observes suicide/ seclusion precaution.
Performs in a competent, calm, & professional manner during crises or emergency situations.
Responds promptly to emergencies & supports peers & co-workers during stressful events.
Manages environment of care by assessing patients for fall risk; reporting safety concerns to Nurse Director; & assists in coordinating the function of the therapeutic milieu.
Takes inquiry calls & performs pre-admission clinical assessments.
Understands the predominant diagnoses of patient population served.
Promotes surveillance, prevention & control of infection by using & teaching hygienic practices.
Identifies areas needing improvement & actively participates in department's performance improvement program.
Provides feedback to Nurse Director on an on-going basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Attends & actively participates in departmental meetings & in-service programs, providing suggestions & input.
Seeks out & attends educational experiences related to enhancing job knowledge & performance.
Completes all required competencies per program regulation.