Day (United States of America)Psychiatric CounselorThe Psychiatric Counselor is responsible for conducting Psychosocial Assessments for patients 14 and up. This individual will provide individual, family and group therapy, coordinate Treatment Team/Planning for individual patients, and will be expected to coordinate and facilitate discharge planning for the patients by collaborating with families, support systems and referral sources.- Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited school
- Licensed SW/MHC, or Licensed eligible within 8 months of hire date preferred
- Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) preferred
- Prior experience working with Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse patients and/or performing CAP assessments preferred
- Psychosocial interviews of clients age 14 and up, including geriatrics.
- Facilitate individual, family and group therapy.
- Act as a liaison for patients/families in Baker Act court Hearings.
- Coordinate Treatment Team Meetings.
- Liaison between Providers, patients and families.
- Arrange discharge plans to appropriate community Providers, Agencies, or Long Term Placements.
- Provide patient/family education regarding their diagnosis and treatment.
- Provide staff and community education/services.
- Perform CAP assessments throughout the hospital upon request for a consult.
- Provide back-up coverage for ED psychiatric screeners and assist Psychiatric ED with Discharge/Transfer plans when needed.
Halifax Health is the community's healthcare leader serving our residents and visitors in Volusia County for over 95 years. As the area's only Level II Trauma Center, only Comprehensive Stroke Center and only Level III Neonatal ICU, we are committed to providing exceptional care to all those who come here. We strategically partner with only the best such as our partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation, the highest experts in their field, in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Pediatric Therapy. We also partner with University of Florida Health/Shands offering the highest rated programs in the State of Florida with our Heart and Vascular Surgery and our Neurosurgery programs.
