Mental Health Counselor

MedStar Health; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join the Behavioral Health Inpatient unit at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital. You will perform patient care activities and participate in the multidisciplinary treatment plan for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients admitted to the unit.

This role requires documenting in the medical record and contributing to the treatment team. Join one of the region's largest healthcare systems and contribute to a mission focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mental Health or related field.
• CPI Certification within one year of employment and recertification every two years.
• CPR within 90 days of employment.
• 1-2 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of psychosocial growth and development across the life span and assesses patient needs.
• Meets 1:1 with assigned patients, documents interactions in the medical record, and participates in unit meetings.
• Reports changes in patient behavior and can lead or co-lead group therapy with RN or case manager.
• Assists in patient and room searches and demonstrates knowledge of restraint and aggression management procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mental Health or related field

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Mental Health Counselor to join our team at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital!

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will perform selected patient care activities and participate in the multidisciplinary treatment plan for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients admitted to the Behavioral Health Inpatient unit. Participates in activities which promote individual and professional development, and achievement of unit and hospital goals and objectives

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of psychosocial growth and development throughout the life span of the patient. Utilizes the dynamics and components of interpersonal relationships therapeutically and assists in the assessment of the psychiatric, educational, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient.
• Meets 1:1 with assigned patients during the shift and documents this interaction in the medical record. Charts factually and concisely and takes responsibility for making entries into records in correct sequence and according to hospital policy and procedure. Participates in patient care and unit staff meetings.
• Reports changes in patient's behavior and other pertinent information to the charge RN and to other team members. Can lead all patient groups and co-lead group therapy with RN or case manager.
• Assists in patient and room searches. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of restraint techniques and aggression management procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree of Arts or Science degree in Mental Health or related field.
• CPI Certification within one (1) year of employment and recertification every two (2) years.
• CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) within 90 days.
• 1-2 years Related experience preferred.

This position has a hiring range of USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 /Hr.