Mental Health Counselor - per diem, rotating shifts

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Beverly, MA

3d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Assumes responsibility for providing skilled, creative, high quality care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and responsibilities in collaboration with other nursing staff. Is expected to work effectively and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to enhance the smooth delivery of quality nursing care.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) required
One-to-one interactions with patients
Knowledge of drug and alcohol withdrawal
De-escalation/Restraint Management
Ability to do data entry
Demonstrates a positive demeanor that allows for respectful and courteous interaction with all external and internal customers
Works cooperatively and effectively with others with ability to adapt to changes in the workplace as part of maintaining currency in profession
Must be fluent in English (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

College degree in psychology or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient’s safety status to the Registered Nurse
Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assist with promoting a positive therapeutic environment
Responds to patient care needs and issues, assist patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Collaborate with nurses to assist with any patient nursing needs
Assists in the transfer process ensuring that patient safety is addressed, monitor patient valuables during body and belonging search and enter proper data into computer
Remains in patient area at all times when on a patient watch unless relieved by appropriate number of staff.
Maintains yearly/biyearly requirements of CPR, Risk Management and Aggression Management
Performs other duties as assigned.