Mental Health Counselor 2
Job Description:
Are you an experienced Mental Health Counselor looking to make a difference in a Premier Healthcare Organization?
Do you thrive when working within an interdisciplinary setting.
This may be the perfect fit for your skills!
The Mental Health Counselor utilizes basic principles of the biological and behavioral sciences in the assessment and treatment of patients. The Mental Health Counselor functions as an associate, accountable to and practicing under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or social worker, certified teacher, or Milieu Coordinator 2. The Mental Health Counselor exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Responsibilities
1.1 Maintains a patient caseload as an associate, based upon unit and/or program needs, patient status, and individual's expertise.
1.2 Initiates and maintains effective communication with patients, their significant others, and with all members of the health care team.
Contributes to patient care:
Implements interventions as outlined by the treatment team.
Reports significant and emergent information concerning assigned patients as well as events in the milieu to the RN.
Documents pertinent data on appropriate patient care records.
Participates in patient care conferences.
Protects patients' rights and confidentiality.
Accompanies patients to off-unit tests/procedures when necessary.
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2. Contributes to the Milieu
2.1 Maintains a safe environment.
2.2 Ensures patient belongings are checked in per unit safety standards.
2.3 Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
2.4 Participates/leads scheduled patient groups on unit in recreational and "Activities of Daily Living" for children and adults.
2.5 Initiates appropriate unscheduled activities with individuals and groups of patients.
2.6 Models a range of adaptive behaviors in a consistent manner.
2.7 Participates in staff meetings in an active manner.
2.8 Participates in the orientation of new staff.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients (including take down and hold maneuvers), some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Beginning leadership skills.
Analytical ability is required.
Therapeutic communication skills required.
Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Bachelor's degree required.
Maintain current BLS preparation.
Progressive experience in the treatment of the mentally ill or disabled; one year related experience preferred.
Certification required in de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.
For Rush Day School position, Illinois substitute teaching certificate required.
Mental Health Counselor 2 - Adult Psychiatry
Are you looking to bring your interest to the Adult Psychiatry Unit located in a leading academic medical center? If so, you may be the right candidate for our full-time Mental Health Counselor position!
Position Highlights:
As a staff member of the Adult Psych Unit, the Mental Health Counselor utilizes basic principles of the biological and behavioral sciences in the management and treatment of patients on this unit.
The Mental Health Counselor is accountable to and practices under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
In addition to Mental Health Counselors, the treatment team includes MDs, RNs, Social Workers, OT, and Art Therapists
Full-time position - Rotating shifts
Benefit Eligible position
Position Responsibilities:
The Mental Health Counselor functions under the supervision of an RN to perform delegated tasks, utilize basic principles of the biological & behavioral sciences in the treatment of patients, and participate in and lead group sessions.
Duties include taking vital signs, bathing patients, leading therapeutic group activities and assisting patients with basic activities of daily living while maintaining patient safety on the unit.
Position Qualifications Include:
Bachelor's degree required.
Progressive experience in the treatment of the mentally ill or disabled; one-year related experience preferred.
Maintain current BLS preparation.
Certification required in de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.
For Rush Day School position, Illinois substitute teaching certificate required.
Company Highlights:
Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital w/ 664 licensed beds.
Ranked among the top 20 best places to work in healthcare by Indeed.
Rush offers a competitive salary, and valuable healthy living benefits including: health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve your health. Rush also offers several ways to invest in your future.
In U.S. News & World Report's 2017-2018 Best Hospitals issue, Rush ranked among the top 50 hospitals in 8 of 16 categories.
Ranked among the top 20 best places to work in healthcare by Indeed.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.