Child Mental Health Counselor

Child Partial Hospitalization Child Mental Health Counselor

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Child Partial Hospitalization Program, is looking for a full-time Child Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) to join our team in Holyoke, MA.

Resume required with application

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time 36 hours weekly
• Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30
• No weekends. No holidays

LOCATION:

• Child Partial Hospitalization Program
• Holyoke, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Adoption assistance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Work-life integration
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (required)
• 1 year experience (preferred)

For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers. All correspondence can be directed to recruiter:

Melanie.Bischoff@Baystatehealth.org​

Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, a CMHC would be required to perform a wide range of functions related to the care and treatment of our patients here at the Children’s Partial Hospitalization Program. These functions include participating in the multidisciplinary team approach to patient care, providing a safe and therapeutic environment, and documentation of such.  In addition, they must demonstrate knowledge of the developmental stages and apply developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing activities.  A counselor is expected to adhere to system and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations. This description covers the essential functions of the position.  A counselor is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.

Job Responsibilities:

1.      Participates in Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care. Is familiar with admission and progress notes of team members to develop a better understanding of patients.  Collaborates with the team in evaluating patients, planning therapy and developing treatment goals.  Attends weekly treatment meetings and participates in discussions on how patients are meeting their treatment goals.  Reports observations of patients’ status to the team and provides input in the preparation and updating of the treatment plans.  Assists team members in providing care to patients and follows through with team decisions.  Demonstrates effective use of the behavior management principles and Collaborative Problem Solving techniques.

2.      Provides a safe environment. Maintains current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI).  Intervenes appropriately during crisis situations by providing direct and indirect support to patients needing restraint and/or seclusion.  Maintains safety by monitoring and properly documenting restrictions and restraints & seclusions.  Maintains safety by adhering to behavior management principles and techniques.  Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival to the program and when indicated by the team.  Observes potential safety hazards on the unit and report hazards immediately to supervisors.  Maintains safety by adhering to behavior management principles including Collaborative Problem Solving techniques.

3.      Documentation. Documents patient mental status, social behavior, and progress towards id