TaraVista Behavioral Health Center

Mental Health Counselor Inpatient Psych - 20hr Day/Eve Mondays plus Every Other Weekend

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center  •  Onsite  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Join us as a Mental Health Counselor!

New Competitive Rates!

Part Time 20 hours Mondays 11AM - 11:30PM plus every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 3PM - 11:30PM plus holiday rotation.

As a Mental Health Counselor for TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, youĺll 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 ADLĺs, 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 patientĺs 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 patientsĺ activities.
  • Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit.
  • Process admissions belongings.
  • Complete documentation in the EMR system.
  • Facilitate patient groups.
  • Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team

Mental Health Counselor candidates will have the following:

  • High School Diploma. Bachelorĺs degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
  • Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience required.
  • Bachelorĺs 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, youĺre making a difference in peopleĺs lives.As our team member, youĺll 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 candidateĺs 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.

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center

About TaraVista Behavioral Health Center

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center is an inpatient psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. Our purpose is to provide compassionate, effective, inspiring care for those suffering from emotional distress and substance misuse. To deliver our care, we operate by our Vista Values:

Visionary - We aspire to set the standard for how behavioral healthcare services are provided

Integrity - We conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner

Safety - We strive to provide a safe environment for patients and caregivers

Transformational - We inspire our team members, our patients and their families to lead fulfilling lives

Advocacy - We advocate for patients and the services we provide and work to decrease health disparities in our communities

We are a growing healthcare organization and hiring clinical and operations staff for our state-of-the-art hospital which is only five years old. We are located in easy-to-access Devens, Massachusetts - 30 minutes from Worcester, Lowell, Concord, Lexington, and Gardner, and close proximity to Southern New Hampshire.

Come help us reimagine care.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Devens, Massachusetts
Year Founded
2015
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