Baystate Health

Mental Health Counselor: Mental Health Unit- PT Nights

Greenfield, Massachusetts · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$18k-$23kDetected 8 days ago

EHR/EMRProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival and when indicated by the Team.
Assesses patient mental status social and symptomatic behavior and progress towards identified goals daily.

Participates in Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care. Is familiar with admission and progress notes of team members to develop a better understanding of patients.
Provides a safe environment. Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival and when indicated by the Team. Intervenes appropriately during crisis situations by providing support, patient escorts and authorizes restraint and seclusion.
Maintains safety by monitoring groups, time away and restraint and seclusion.
Documents patient mental status, social behavior and progress towards identifying goals daily.
Documents the ongoing assessment of patients by completing monitoring and rounds sheets.
Documents restraints and seclusions in accordance with policies.
Documents all necessary information in EMR as dictated by policy and procedure.
Collaborates with Team to initiate and implement plan of care to meet ADL needs of patients who are unable to perform these tasks themselves.
Demonstrates effective use of the behavior management principles and Collaborative Problem Solving techniques. Develops and implements special programming. Assists co-workers in daily activities and replaces them as needed.
Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Crisis Prevention - Crisis Prevention InstituteCrisis Prevention InstituteCrisis Prevention Institute

High School Diploma required.
CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider (required)
Rotating weekends and holidays required.
1 year of healthcare experience required.
Physical/Psych Mgmt Training (within 60 days of hire)
Certified Crisis Prevention (within 60 days of hire)
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system.
Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range.
Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Mental Health Unit
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system.

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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