Mental Health Counselor, Psychiatric Acute, Per Diem, Variable Shifts

MarinHealth•Greenbrae, CA

1d•$34 - $40

About The Position

ABOUT MARINHEALTH Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. Company: Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center Compensation Range: $33.85 - $40.45 Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Job Description Summary: Bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences such as psychology or sociology. Master's degree desirable. Additional five years of experience performing job duties equivalent to Mental Health Counselor will substitute for the required education. Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions: EDUCATION At least one year experience as a Mental Health Counselor or its equivalent in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit. Previous Nurse Aide/Tech experience preferred. EXPERIENCE At least one year experience as a Mental Health Counselor or its equivalent in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit. Previous Nurse Aide/Tech experience preferred. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support Required at hire Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire PREREQUISITE SKILLS Ability to work collaboratively with team members, physicians, and other departments Ability to problem-solve, establish priorities and maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands Demonstrate oral and written communications skills Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions. Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [email protected]. C.A.R.E.S. Standards: MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues. Health & Immunizations: To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Compensation: The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements. Equal Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws. A Career With MarinHealth is CLOSER Than You Think Join the MarinHealth team with a rewarding job at either our Medical Center or in our Medical Network. We are Equal Opportunity Employers, and we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email [email protected] to initiate the process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences such as psychology or sociology.
Master's degree desirable.
Additional five years of experience performing job duties equivalent to Mental Health Counselor will substitute for the required education.
At least one year experience as a Mental Health Counselor or its equivalent in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit.
Basic Life Support Required at hire
Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire
Ability to work collaboratively with team members, physicians, and other departments
Ability to problem-solve, establish priorities and maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands
Demonstrate oral and written communications skills
Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions.