Behavioral Health Counselor — Full-Time Day Shift

AdventHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Porter in Denver, CO seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide individual, group, and family therapy within an inpatient or outpatient setting. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, promote emotional and spiritual well-being, and ensure patient safety through thorough assessment and documentation.

Requires a Bachelor's in Behavioral Health with 1+ year of clinical experience preferred; BLS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health required.
• 1+ year of direct behavioral clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM criteria and treatment planning required.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes influence of beliefs and cultures on behavior; identifies communication barriers.
• Facilitates individual, group, and family counseling to promote emotional, spiritual, and psychological health.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care.
• Assesses safety risks and responds to potentially dangerous situations following involuntary commitment guidelines.
• Maintains individualized patient progress records accurately and timely.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, and financial factors to support care goals.
• Educates patients and families about behavioral health options.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & interpersonal communication

Customer relations

Grammar & spelling

Read and comprehend instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Keyboarding

Computer skills

Professionalism & critical thinking

EAP knowledge (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

AdventHealth Porter in Denver, CO seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide individual, group, and family therapy within an inpatient or outpatient setting. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, promote emotional and spiritual well-being, and ensure patient safety through thorough assessment and documentation.

Requires a Bachelor's in Behavioral Health with 1+ year of clinical experience preferred; BLS is a plus.