Counselor

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Counselor to join their Psychiatric Unit. This role involves establishing therapeutic relationships with patients, implementing treatment plans, and facilitating group sessions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in clinical mental health counseling. You will contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment while promoting patient-centered care. If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Preferred licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Creates therapeutic plans and relationships with patients to support their health and safety.
• Conducts patient group sessions and maintains accurate medical records.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship building

Patient-centered care

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Three years' experience in clinical mental health counseling

Tools

Basic computer applications (e-mail, word-processing)

Job description

Overview

The Counselor at Hampstead establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Psychiatric Unit. The Counselor provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill.

Responsibilities

1. Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned patients and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately so that they may progress toward their goals. Provides patient-centered care that is resiliency and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety. Conducts patient group sessions and patient education that reflect treatment plans and goals; facilitates daily therapeutic activity groups; ensures follow-up with appropriate clinical and/or support staff.
2. Assists patients with daily living and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu along with an orderly work environment. Participates in hospital safety training programs and meets with a Senior Counselor and Supervisor for ongoing mentoring, guidance, and supervision.
3. Utilizes interventions consistent with current research relevant to developmental, cultural, and disability-specific needs. Maintains current knowledge in the field of psychiatric care to apply a broad range of established therapeutic techniques; work becomes more complex and independent with increased knowledge, training, and experience.
4. Consults and communicates with other professional treatment staff regarding various treatment interventions, psychosocial and environmental influences, the availability of community resources, and needs for transition to the community.
5. Updates and maintains accurate medical records and other documentation in accordance with all Joint Commission, State Licensing, and Medicare standards as applicable. Follows program and departmental policies and procedures as well as discipline-specific standards and expectations with regard to psychosocial assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required forms and reports.
6. Promotes the hospital culture of patient safety in a non-punitive atmosphere; observes and reports significant events and/or concerns to the Senior Counselor/Charge Nurse/Milieu Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral science area. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
• Three years' experience in social work, clinical mental health counseling, or related field in a psychiatric in-patient or clinical environment. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
• Preferred candidate to have a license or be eligible for licensure through reciprocity as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire. Experience in providing clinical services within the mental health service delivery system. Familiarity with computer applications such as e-mail, basic word-processing, and database input.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• None