Inpatient Behavioral Health Counselor

TaraVista; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, invites you to join our multidisciplinary treatment team as a Mental Health Counselor. You will provide direct care on inpatient behavioral health units, support patients and families, conduct safety checks, de-escalate crisis situations, assist with ADLs, and document in the EMR.

We value compassionate communication and professional boundaries; candidates with a High School Diploma and experience in psychiatric inpatient settings are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma. Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
• Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assists staff with patient care while following treatment plans.
• Observe and monitor patient's progress and reports observations to staff.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary.
• Provide appropriate supervision of patients' activities.
• Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Facilitate patient groups.
• Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Patient observation

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services

High School Diploma

Job description

TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, invites you to join our multidisciplinary treatment team as a Mental Health Counselor. You will provide direct care on inpatient behavioral health units, support patients and families, conduct safety checks, de-escalate crisis situations, assist with ADLs, and document in the EMR.

We value compassionate communication and professional boundaries; candidates with a High School Diploma and experience in psychiatric inpatient settings are encouraged to apply.