Psychiatric Counselor- 32 hours, night shift

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:

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.

ROLE AND 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

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Required and a 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. BLS certification required.

Benefits working at Anna Jacques Hospital:

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development and Opportunities

• Free On-Site Parking

• Discounts/Savings on various businesses.

• Health and Wellness activities

Pay Range:

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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