Mental Health Counselor 130

Bayridge Hospital; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Lynn is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to support patient care and collaborate with nursing staff. The ideal candidate is committed to quality care and able to assist patients with daily activities. Responsibilities include monitoring safety, participating in treatment teams, and following regulatory guidelines. This entry-level, full-time position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in individuals' lives.

Qualifications

• Support the hospital in maintaining a strong commitment to quality patient care.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees.
• Record and report observed symptoms and changes in patient status.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient needs and assist with daily living.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and care plan development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.
• Monitor patient milieu for safety and assist with daily living activities.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and care plan development.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Patient care commitment

Team collaboration

Supervision skills

Monitoring safety

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Counselor 130 at Bayridge Hospital

Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

• Support the hospital in maintaining a strong and positive commitment to quality patient care.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees and educate staff as needed.
• Utilize supervision in a positive and thoughtful manner to enhance professional improvement and development.
• Attend clinical meetings that impact patient care.
• Maintain understanding of hospital policies and protocols and practices within those policies.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement studies with positive patient care outcomes.
• Maintain understanding of and follow regulatory agencies’ expectations and guidelines (e.g., DMH, DPH, JCAHO, payors).
• Record and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient status to the Registered Nurse.
• Monitor the patient milieu for safety issues and promote a positive therapeutic environment.
• Respond to patient care needs, assist with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, and collaborate with nurses on patient nursing needs.
• Assist in admitting, discharging, and transferring processes ensuring patient safety and properly handling patient valuables data.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, assist with care plan development, and report issues to the Registered Nurse.
• Maintain yearly/biyearly CPR and Aggression Management requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

As a healthcare organization, we have a responsibility to care for patients, colleagues, and communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Mental Health Care

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