Behavioral Health Counselor

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO Day One

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth in Denver, CO seeks an experienced behavioral health counselor to support patient emotional, spiritual, and psychological health through individual, group, and family counseling. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans while upholding safety and ethical standards.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of direct behavioral clinical experience; BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ year direct behavioral clinical experience preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates individual, group, and family counseling.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to implement patient care.
• Evaluates safety risks and responds to potentially dangerous situations.
• Educates patients and families about behavioral health options.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal/interpersonal communication

Customer relations

Grammar/spelling

Reading instructions

Following verbal instructions

Keyboarding

Computer skills

Professionalism

EAP knowledge (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B
• Retirement Plan 4 Weeks
• 100% Paid
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

• Full time
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Address: 2525 S DOWNING ST
• City: DENVER
• State: Colorado
• Postal Code: 80210

Job Description:

Recognizes the influence of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and identifies possible communication barriers. Facilitates individual, group, and family counseling as well as psycho-educational groups to promote patient emotional, spiritual, and psychological health. Works with interdisciplinary teams to formulate and implement patient care using insight, limit setting, support, goal setting, and other techniques. Evaluates for potential safety risks appropriately and responds to potentially dangerous situations to ensure patient safety in the least restrictive manner. Demonstrates working knowledge of the involuntary commitment process. Recognizes and reports suspected abuse/neglect in patients of all age groups according to guidelines. Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient progress records with accuracy and timeliness. Utilizes knowledge in the assessment of physical, psycho-social, environmental, spiritual, and financial factors to achieve healthcare goals. Educates patients and families about behavioral health conditions and treatment options. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational skills [Required]
• Verbal and interpersonal communication skills [Required]
• Customer relations skills [Required]
• Proficient in grammar and spelling [Required]
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Ability to follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding skills (manual) [Required]
• Computer skills (visual) [Required]
• Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills [Required]
• EAP knowledge and experience, preferred for EAP program positions [Required]

Education:

Bachelor's [Required]

Work Experience:

1+ of direct behavioral clinical experience providing individual, group or family therapy in an inpatient or outpatient setting [Preferred]

Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning:

[Required]

Additional Information:

N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$24.68 - $45.91

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.