Acute Psych Unit CounselorBaystate Health • Springfield, MA, US
Acute Psych Unit Counselor
Baystate Health • Springfield, MA, US
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionAcute Psychiatric Therapy Unit (APTU), Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA Excellent compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Generous PTO Continuing education support and reimbursement First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages Farm Share Memberships 403b retirement company match and annual company contribution increase based on years of service Free money coach advice from a certified professional Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health Adoption assistance Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Life insurance Work-life integration Reimbursement for wellbeing activities (e.g., gym memberships and equipment, personal trainer, massage, and more) High School Diploma (Associates or Bachelors in Psychology or related field preferred) 1 year of healthcare experience Certification(s) : Physical / Psych Mgmt Training Certified Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider (required) Participates in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care. Reviews admission and progress notes to understand patients. Collaborates with the team to evaluate patients, plan therapy, and develop treatment goals. Reports observations and provides input in treatment plans. Assists team members in providing care and follows through with team decisions. Welcomes new staff and orients them to the department. Provides a safe environment. Conducts daily safety checks, intervenes during crises, and authorizes restraints and seclusions as needed. Monitors groups, time-aways, and restraints. Reports hazards immediately. Adheres to behavior management principles including Collaborative Problem Solving. Documents patient mental status, social behavior, and progress toward goals daily. Maintains necessary EMR documentation per policy. Provides a therapeutic milieu. Assesses mental status, social and symptomatic behavior, and progress toward goals daily. Counsels patients with empathy, collaborates on plans of care, assists with ADL needs, and provides patient education. Co-facilitates group therapy and develops psycho-educational groups. Demonstrates accountability for personal and professional growth. Attends mandatory in-services and collaborates with supervisors to identify professional goals. Demonstrates effective use of behavior management principles and Collaborative Problem Solving. Develops and implements special programming. Assists coworkers as needed. Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients as required. Must complete department-specified de-escalation training within 30 days of hire.
Overview
APTU Counselor — Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking a Counselor to join our APTU unit consisting of unit counselors, a psychiatrist, a physician assistant, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric social workers and master's prepared specialists, occupational and recreational therapists.
Resume required with application
Schedule
- Part-time 24 hours
- Night shift 7 : 30pm-7 : 00am (12-hour shifts) with variable days scheduled for the needs of the department
- Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
Location
Advantages of Working with Baystate
Qualifications
How to apply
For more information, please visit baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us on social media at facebook.com / BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers. All correspondence can be directed to recruiter : Melanie.Bischoff@Baystatehealth.org
Summary
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs a wide variety of duties involving patient management, therapeutic interaction, and physical care of patients admitted to the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The incumbent is expected to adhere to system and department compliance policies and all applicable laws and regulations. This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.
Job Responsibilities
You Belong At Baystate
At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity elevates respect for patients and staff. It is how we advance care and improve lives.
DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
Education & Certifications
Education : High School Diploma required.
Certifications : CPR (BLS) and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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