Mental Health Counselor - CareWell Health

Mental Health Counselor Inpatient Behavioral Health

Job Summary:Performs selected patient care activities. The Mental Health Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient’s therapeutic treatment plan. Primary responsibilities include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the staff Registered Nurse. Must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies and able to provide therapeutic support under the direction of nurse. Responsible for accurate and timely documentation.

Essential Functions

Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications:B.S. degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field.

Minimum Work Experience:1 year experience in behavioral health.

Working Conditions:Requires a full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and flexible hours. Involves some discretion independent action and judgment to decide what to do.