Mental Health Counselor Adolescent Inpatient Psych 24hr Split Shift

TaraVista Behavioral Health; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Employer paid STD

Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TaraVista Behavioral Health in Devens, Massachusetts, seeks an Adolescent Mental Health Counselor for a part-time 24-hour split shift (11:00am - 7:30pm), including every other weekend and holiday rotation.

You will provide direct care on our inpatient psychiatric unit, support patients and families, conduct safety checks, de-escalation, and document in the EMR system as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred in psychology or human services.
• Experience as PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant is required.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Strong oral and written communication; maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient settings and crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assist staff with patient care while following treatment plans.
• Observe and monitor patient progress and report observations to staff.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide supervision of patients' activities.
• Ensure safety monitoring of patients on the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Crisis intervention

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

Tools

EMR system

Job description

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Mental Health Counselor Adolescent Inpatient Psych 24hr Split Shift

Join us as an Adolescent Mental Health Counselor!

New Competitive Rates!

Part Time 24-hours Split Shift 11:00am - 7:30pm including every other weekend and holiday rotation.

As a Mental Health Counselor for TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, you’ll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters. A Mental Health Counselor is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide direct care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community. In exchange, we will care for you as much as you care for our patients. As a Mental Health Counselor, you will maintain a safe therapeutic milieu on inpatient psychiatric units. You will also conduct safety checks, monitor patients, assist with ADL’s, de-escalate acute situations, and provide supportive interactions with patients.

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will:

• 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.
• Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team

Mental Health Counselor candidates will have the following:

• 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.

When you join the growing TaraVista team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.As our team member, you’ll receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) match
• Employer paid short term disability (STD)
• Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.

$20.11 - $24.00

TaraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.