Psychiatric Counselor

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,414,000 - 113,900,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor to provide assessment, screening, and treatment services to inpatient psychiatric patients. You will participate in the development of care plans as part of a multidisciplinary team and document care according to standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in psychology, 1–2 years of psychiatric experience, and a BLS certification; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related behavioral health field.
• 1–2 years' experience with psychiatric populations.
• BLS certification required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes documentation and adheres to standards.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment plans and monitors progress.
• Manages aggressive patients to ensure safety; intervenes early.
• Provides individual and family interventions and group sessions.
• Liaisons with referral sources and outside agencies within confidentiality.

Skills

Assessment

Interventions

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

About the Job

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for a Psychiatric Counselor to join our team! The ideal candidate will provide therapeutic interventions and make independent clinical decisions about patient rehab skills.

As a Psychiatric Counselor, you will provide assessment, screening, and treatment services to inpatient psychiatric patients. Assists in the development and planning of care as part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Primary Duties:

Completes documentation relevant to activities. Complies with and ensures adherence to documentation standards. Complies with data collection, entry, and reporting requirements. Completes vital signs, including blood pressure and reports results to RN.

Participates as member of the treatment team to develop and implement multidisciplinary treatment plans and plans of care and to monitor treatment progress.

Participates in the management of aggressive patients as needed to ensure the safety of patient, self, and others. Recognizes early warning signs of escalating behaviors and intervenes as appropriate. Provides effective clinical services including therapeutic and educational groups for patients and families.

Provides effective individual and family interventions as needed. Provides support to Emergency Department staff for behavioral health issues as needed.

Serves as liaison to referral sources, outside agencies, third-party payors, and other interested parties as appropriate and within limits of confidentiality. Utilizes coaching and prompting techniques to foster self-care. Reports any patient care needs to the RN.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related behavioral health discipline.

1-2 years' experience in the delivery of services to a psychiatric population.

BLS (Basic Life Support).

Master’s degree preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 /Hr.