Mental Health Counselor (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Lawrence, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Counselor is an integral member of the treatment team at Beth Israel Lahey Health's Crisis Stabilization Unit. This 8-bed unit provides short-term residential stabilization services for adults experiencing psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders. Operating 24/7, the unit focuses on leading encouraging groups, facilitating medication evaluations, and developing aftercare plans. The ideal candidate is energetic, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, dedicated to supporting patients and their families during critical times. Individuals are accepted on a voluntary basis, with an average length of stay ranging from three to five calendar days.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process ensuring that patient safety is addressed, monitor patient valuables during body and belonging search and enter proper data into computer.
• Provide supportive, respectful, non-judgmental care to adult clients and assist them in meeting goals identified in treatment plans.
• Assists with Case Management duties, which include one on one client contact each shift, team meetings, collaboration with other service providers and follow up with referral sources.
• Acts as liaison to all inpatient facilities, case managers, psychiatrists, therapists, clinicians, referred agencies, and families to maintain communications for staff and clients.
• Participates in treatment team meetings, assists with development of care plans and report any issue for shift directly to the Nurse.
• Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient’s safety status to the Nurse.
• Demonstrates a positive demeanor that allows for respectful and courteous interaction with all external and internal customers.
• Work as a team player delivering effective care to clients and promoting continuous harmonious working relationships.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with others with ability to adapt to changes in the workplace

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees