Per Diem Counselor - Cypress Center
About The Position
Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Seeking an energetic, team-oriented counselor for meaningful work with people admitted to our inpatient state-designated receiving facility. We provide short-term crisis stabilization and brief 1:1 & group counseling in a milieu setting. Some weekends are required. We welcome students who are working towards their master’s degree and would like to become involved in a respected organization with flexibility and many paths for advancement. We offer clinical supervision and valuable experience working with a variety of community populations. If you want to truly LOVE where you work…then we want to talk with you!
Requirements
- Previous experience working in locked inpatient units is a plus.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Able to respond quickly and effectively to crisis situations.
- Passion for mental health and enjoys challenges.
- Attentive to detail.
- Able to solve problems in an environment of positive teamwork and professionalism.
- Organizational, written, and verbal skills.
- Basic computer experience required.
- Organized self-starters who enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- At least one full year working in the mental health field.
- Commitment to teamwork.
- Self-Starter, Independent.
- Time management and organizational skills are a must.
- Excellent communication ability with co-workers, staff, clients, and community partners.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Illness Management and Recovery is helpful.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience working in crisis units/environments.
Responsibilities
- Provide short-term crisis stabilization.
- Provide brief 1:1 & group counseling in a milieu setting.
Benefits
- Clinical supervision
- Valuable experience working with a variety of community populations
- Flexibility
- Many paths for advancement
- Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
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Career Level
Entry Level
