Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Counselor

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health, Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an Adolescent Behavioral Health Aide to provide direct patient care on inpatient Behavior Health units under RN supervision. You will lead daily therapy groups and offer individual counseling, participating in assessments and safety rounds to ensure a holistic, patient-centered approach for youths and their families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the treatment team to develop multidisciplinary plans from admission through discharge, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field(s) of psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Clinical background should include experience in a human services organization dealing with children and families.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as outlined per policy or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
• Demonstrate skill, organization, and efficiency in performing

Responsibilities

• Facilitates daily mental health therapy groups with patients on the units.
• Provides 1:1 mental health counseling with patients using evidence-based therapeutic strategies.
• Works with the treatment team to develop and monitor individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans from admission until discharge.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Completes timely safety rounds to maintain safety on the unit.
• Communicates therapeutically with patients to support and help process thoughts and emotions.
• Conducts assessments including suicide screening and mental health assessments, patient rights, releases of information, advanced directives, etc.
• Uses a holistic approach appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities and contributes to positive team goals.

Skills

Fluent English

BLS certification

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or social work or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Email

Web browser

Job description

UnityPoint Health, Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an Adolescent Behavioral Health Aide to provide direct patient care on inpatient Behavior Health units under RN supervision. You will lead daily therapy groups and offer individual counseling, participating in assessments and safety rounds to ensure a holistic, patient-centered approach for youths and their families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the treatment team to develop multidisciplinary plans from admission through discharge, ensuring