Mental Health Counselor - BHC Adult Psychiatric Services - Inpatient - Part Time - 8 Hour - Days - UHWB
John Muir Health
·2 days ago
- Salary
- $30 – $41
- Location
- 2740 Grant Street - Concord, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
The Mental Health Counselor provides patient care consistent with JMH and JMBHC philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures. Mental Health Counselors may conduct patient group sessions and patient education reflective of the patient's treatment plan and individualizes care. The Mental Health Counselor plays a critical role in milieu management that focus on the health and safety of patients and provides a climate of cohesiveness, cooperation and teamwork within the Nursing Department and the Behavioral Health Center. As a member of the nursing staff, the Mental Health Counselor provides patient and family centered care that is resiliency and recovery oriented with a primary focus on the health and safety of patients.Education:
See Education requirements under Experience.
Experience:
1 year of mental health experience in acute care, crisis, or mental health residential settings with a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or Psychology.
2 years of mental health experience in acute care, crisis, or mental health residential settings with a Bachelor's degree in any field.
4 years of mental health experience in acute care, crisis, or mental health residential settings with a High School Diploma or equivalent
Certifications/Licensures:
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training- Required within 30-days of hire and renewal annually or within 30-days of return from a leave of absence
Skills:
Ability to apply critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task and manage time and work assignments independently.
Possess the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to lead & facilitate diverse groups of people with understanding of group psychodynamics, being able to maintain control over the overall needs of the group; aware of each individual’s needs simultaneously.
Ability to work respectfully and creatively with clients of diverse functional abilities, social, economic, and cultural backgrounds to support both client autonomy and client safety.
Sensitivity to diverse religious and cultural practices and values.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff at all levels across the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels.
Must be teamwork oriented and skilled at building constructive and effective relationships.
Work Shift:
08.0 - 07:00 - 15:30 No Waive (United States of America)Pay Range:
$30.32 - $41.97HourlyNote: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.
