Behavioral Health Counselor Psych Full Time Days - Saint Vincent Hospital

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Position Summary:
The Mental Health Counselor under the direction of the R.N. is responsible and accountable for performing specific skills and duties which contribute to safe and effective patient care. Among these skills will be leading and co-leading groups.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:
B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or Sociology or a bachelor’s degree in another discipline and relevant experience.

Experience Required:

Previous Mental Health Counselor experience is desirable.

Professional Licensure And Certification Required:

BLS

Interpersonal Relationships:

Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other employees.

Physical Requirements:

Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position and its location.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.