Inpatient Psychiatric Counselor – Team-Based Care

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor to provide assessment, therapeutic interventions, and participate in a multidisciplinary treatment team for inpatient psychiatric patients.

This role emphasizes documentation, safety, family and individual interventions, and collaboration with Emergency Department staff; Master’s degree preferred and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related behavioral health discipline.
• 1-2 years' experience in the delivery of services to a psychiatric population.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes documentation and adheres to documentation standards, including vital signs reporting.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment plans and monitors progress.
• Manages aggressive patients to ensure safety; intervenes as escalation occurs.
• Provides individual and family interventions; supports ED staff on behavioral health issues.
• Acts as liaison to referral sources and outside agencies; promotes self-care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Master’s degree

Job description

MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor to provide assessment, therapeutic interventions, and participate in a multidisciplinary treatment team for inpatient psychiatric patients.

This role emphasizes documentation, safety, family and individual interventions, and collaboration with Emergency Department staff; Master’s degree preferred and BLS certification required.