Mental Health Counselor - Two Rivers

Touchstone Mental Health; Two Rivers (WI); On-site; USD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Touchstone Mental Health seeks a Mental Health Counselor to provide support and guidance to residents in a rehabilitation setting. Responsibilities include coaching on daily living skills, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare staff to ensure optimal care. The role is ideal for candidates with behavioral health education and experience working with adults facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Must meet the definition of Mental Health Practitioner.
• 1-2 years of experience required.
• Preferred experience with adults having SPMI and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive relationships with residents.
• Observe residents for health symptoms and manage behaviors.
• Complete functional assessments and develop discharge plans.

Skills

Relationship Building

Crisis Management

Behavioral Management

Coaching Skills

Education

30 college credits in behavioral health

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Mental Health Counselor

Starting Pay: $55,000, based on qualifications

Mental Health Counselor

Starting Pay: $55,000, based on qualifications

Location: South Minneapolis (Howe)

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-4pm, Thursday 12pm-8pm

TMH’s Mental Health Counselors (MHC’s) provide planning, structure, and guidance to residents receiving intensive rehabilitation treatment services.

Mental Health Counselor Responsibilities

• Establish supportive and motivational relationships with residents; coach residents to utilize coping strategies and complete activities of daily living; assist in the completion of independent living skills, and provide rehabilitative skills training.
• Observe residents for changes in health symptoms; redirect maladaptive behaviors; perform behavioral management interventions; and de-escalate mental health crises.
• Complete functional assessments and intake interviews for new clients and complete program orientation.
• Develop discharge plans and complete the discharge process with clients exiting the program.
• Meet daily with clients individually or in group settings to support client goals and needs for managing their illness.
• Perform delegated nursing services, including the administration of medications, as unlicensed personnel under the direction of the nursing staff.
• Ensure residents and their guests are following site guidelines to ensure the facility is safe and secure.
• Maintain client records in an electronic health record system.
• Collaborate with other staff members, consultants, interns, and/or volunteers.
  
  

Mental Health Counselor Requirements

• Must meet the definition of Mental Health Practitioner per Department of Human Services licensing requirements
• 1-2 years of experience, 30 college credits in behavioral health, or combination required
• Experience working with adults with SPMI, chemical dependency issues, and co-occurring disorders preferred
  
  

Touchstone Mental Health Mission And Values

Touchstone Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health and wellbeing.

• Dignity and respect are cornerstones of all our interactions.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion create a welcoming culture that reflects compassion and embraces differences.
• Innovation, excellence and collaboration in our work helps us set the standard for mental health services and assures safe and affordable housing for the people we serve.
• Person-centered approaches ensure that all people have the right to make informed choices about their lives.
  
  

Touchstone Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve and live in. People of color and LGBTQ-Identified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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