Trinity Health

Behavioral Health Counselor

Trinity Health  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day ShiftWaterloo Medical Center Inpatient Behavioral Health
Part-Time 20 Hours Weekly (8 Hour Day Shift)
Bachelor’s Degree Required

Provides therapeutic counseling to behavioral health population. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts assessments.

  • Interviews patient one-on-one to assess patient needs.

  • Formulates treatment plan with documentation of individualized patient issues.

Completes social histories.

  • Gathers data from patients and families/concerned persons related topatient’spast andpresentsymptoms and behaviors.

  • Dictates social history for patient’s chart.

  • Gathers information from resources including past inpatient charts and contacts inphysician’soffices.

Provides therapy based onidentifiedpatient needs.

  • Conducts one-on-one interviews withpatientusing various therapy techniques.

  • Conducts daily group sessions based onpatient’streatment plan.

  • Documentspatient’sparticipation and response to therapy, and any identified issues.

Plans for discharge and after-care.

  • Meets one-on-one with patients and families to individualize discharge plan and after-care.

  • Communicates recommended follow-up treatment tointerdisciplinarytreatment team.

  • Usesknowledge of referral agencies tofacilitatecontinued treatment or placement.

Involves families in all aspects of treatment.

  • Communicates one-on-one with family members/concerned persons.

  • Maintains open communication within confidentiality guidelines.

  • Educates family on the disease concept.

  • Involves family/concerned others in discharge planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, psychology, orotherrelatedfield

  • Must be CADC certified within 1 year of employment if working in Chemical dependency.

  • BLS.

  • Mandatory Reporter

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.

  • Minimum of 3years experiencewith individual and group therapy preferred.

  • High language, basic math, highreasoning ability

  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people, basic understanding of and ability to reference DSM-IV.

  • Ability to work with aggressive customers

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Livonia, MI
Year Founded
Unknown
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