Mental Health Counselor
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary<br>Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorder; to ensure the safety and well-being of patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients. <br>-Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support. <br>
-Parent/Family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions <br>
-Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (i.e. suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions). <br>
-Provides accurate information on shift-to-shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report. <br>
-Thinks and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies. <br>
-Displays professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times. <br>
-Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner. <br>
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
related experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
- Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
- Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Successful completion of AVADE training is required within 30 days of hire.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Pay Range
$19.42 - $27.74/Hourly
Grade
4
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