Mental Health Counselor

Metrowest Medical Center; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet Insurance

Legal insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation, through MetroWest Medical Center - Consolidated, seeks a milieu therapist to deliver psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults under supervision. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on safe, quality patient care.

Responsibilities include milieu therapy planning, individual counseling, group sessions, and documenting patient progress. Eligible candidates have a psychology/social work background and relevant experience; a sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field is required.
• New graduates require supervised-post graduate counseling experience with direct client contact under supervision.
• If not a new graduate, at least 1 year of counseling experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate milieu therapy for assigned patients and collaborate with the nurse therapist to determine treatment approaches.
• Lead or assist milieu groups and provide individual counseling focused on treatment goals.
• Document patient status and progress in charts and generate regular reports.

Skills

Milieu therapy

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Under supervision of the Charge Nurse, facilitates and provides psychiatric care of adult, adolescent, and/or child patients by planning and implementing milieu treatment, considering patient needs and therapeutic goals. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a milieu therapist to assigned patients, including collaborating with the nurse therapist to determine a milieu treatment approach, functioning as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, administering an initial psychological assessment, and providing consistent individual counseling focused on treatment goals during hospitalization
• Participates in milieu therapy for patients on an individual or group basis. Leads or assists in milieu groups
• Incorporates knowledge of each patient's condition and application of various therapeutic techniques; ensures appropriate participation by patients
• Collaborates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; shares information and participates in the formulation of treatment plans
• Records all appropriate information on patient charts; prepares regular reports describing each patient's mental status and functioning, as well as significant interactions.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Education:
  • Required:Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience:
  • Required:If a new graduate, supervised-post graduate counseling experience (internship) with specified direct client contact under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor. Otherwise, 1 year of experience.

Organization Description

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, you’ll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!

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