Psychiatric Counselor - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Newburyport, MA

1d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: Psychiatric Counselor - Per Diem The Psychiatric Counselor is responsible for milieu management, patient assignment, checks and leading groups in our 20 bed adult psychiatric services unit. Must possess verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of professional and non-professional members of the health care team, patients and family/significant others. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• verbal and written skills
• BLS certification required
• Ability to train 2-3 days per week within first three weeks of employment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field or equivalent experience is preferred
• At least one year of experience working with psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting is preferred
• C.P.I. Certification provided during orientation program

Responsibilities

• milieu management
• patient assignment
• checks
• leading groups in our 20 bed adult psychiatric services unit
• communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of professional and non-professional members of the health care team, patients and family/significant others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees