Psychiatric Counselor

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Newburyport, MA

3d•$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. Under the Direction of the Registered Nurse provides and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu. Works in a collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary treatment team and contributes to the patient’s individual treatment plan.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
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.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's 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.
Advanced AVADE training provided during orientation program.

Responsibilities

Assists multidisciplinary team in formulating, implementing, and observing outcomes of the individualized patient plan of care
Encourages and supports patients in maintaining ADL’s.
Communicates and records significant changes in patient’s condition or behavioral changes to the RN.
Legibly documents all pertinent data regarding patient care in the patient care record.
Assists the Registered Nurse with the admission assessment and discharge process.
Monitors the therapeutic milieu and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, family members, and staff.
Demonstrates understanding of patients’ rights and the complaint/grievance process
Follows hospital and department policies and procedures
Works collaboratively as a co-leader or leader during scheduled groups and documents patient’s participation.
Manages stressful situations in a calm, organized and professional manner
Maintains patient confidentiality
Maintains CPI and BCLS education
Attends or reads all staff meeting documentation
Participates in ongoing clinical education to ensure competency specific to psychiatry
Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation in response to unexpected change in work volume, emergencies and staffing or scheduling changes
Follows The Joint Commission safety goals
As designated, serves as Human Rights Officer for the unit. Acts as a knowledgeable resource for patients, families, and staff regarding regulatory and human rights, effectively investigates complaints, and ensures follow-through with unit Director.
Attends annual DMH human rights officer training.
Completes other duties as assigned