Counselor II

Dartmouth Health; Hampstead (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

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Dartmouth Health is seeking a Counselor II at Hampstead Hospital in Hampstead, NH. The role focuses on establishing therapeutic relationships, guiding residents in a recovery-oriented environment, and delivering progressive patient care within the Residential program.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, 3 years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license, with a potential annual earnings reflected by a pay range of $20.17–$31.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related behavioral science area.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement therapeutic plans and relationships with residents to progress toward goals.
• Conduct patient group sessions and psychoeducation under supervision.
• Provide opportunities for residents to attend community activities and outdoor recreation.
• Support residents in developing independent living skills for community success.
• Assist residents with daily living and maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu; follow safety protocols.
• Apply interventions based on current research for diverse needs; stay updated on psychiatric care.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology

Job description

Overview

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The Counselor II at Hampstead Hospital establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned residents and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Residential program. The Counselor II 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 residents and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide resident-centered care that is resiliency- and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety.
2. Conducts patient group sessions and psycho education and recreation groups under supervision of clinician or program director.
3. Provide opportunities for residents to attend and participate in community activities and outdoor recreation.
4. Support residents in develop independent living skills that will help them succeed in the community.
5. Assists residents 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 the Program Director for ongoing mentoring, guidance, and supervision.
6. Utilizes interventions consistent with current research relevant to developmental, cultural, and disability-specific needs. Maintain 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Promotes the hospital culture of patient safety in a non-punitive atmosphere; observes and reports significant events &/or concerns to the Program Director.

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.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Drivers License

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $20.17/Hr. - $31.27/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41139

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Benefits | Hampstead Hospital Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Aff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.