Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Hampstead, New Hampshire
The Counselor II establishes therapeutic relationships with residents and implements treatment plans to help them progress toward their goals. They facilitate group sessions, provide resident-centered care, and maintain a safe therapeutic milieu within the residential program.
Overview The Counselor II at Hampstead Hospital establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned residents and facilitates maintaining the therapeutic environment in the Residential program. The Counselor II provides progressively basic-to-complex patient care services, increasing independence with experience and skill
Creates and implements therapeutic plans and relationships with assigned residents and ensures that treatment plans are followed appropriately for so that they may progress toward their goals. Provide resident-centered care that is resiliency- and recovery-oriented, with a primary focus on patients' health and safety. Conducts patient group sessions and psycho education and recreation groups under supervision of clinician or program director. Provide opportunities for residents to attend and participate in community activities and outdoor recreation. Support residents in develop independent living skills that will help them succeed in the community. Assists residents with daily living and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu along with an orderly work environment. Participates in hospital safety training programs and meets with the Program Director for ongoing mentoring, guidance, and supervision. Utilizes interventions consistent with current research relevant to developmental, cultural, and disability-specific needs. Maintain current knowledge in the field of psychiatric care to apply a broad range of established therapeutic techniques; work becomes more complex and independent with increased knowledge, training, and experience. Consults and communicates with other professional treatment staff regarding various treatment interventions, psychosocial and environmental influences, the availability of community resources, and needs for transition to the community. Updates and maintains accurate medical records and other documentation in accordance with all Joint Commission, State Licensing, and Medicare standards as applicable. Follows program and departmental policies and procedures as well as discipline-specific standards and expectations with regard to psychosocial assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required forms and reports. Promotes the hospital culture of patient safety in a non-punitive atmosphere; observes and reports significant events &/or concerns to the Program Director.
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral science area. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Three years' experience in social work, clinical mental health counseling, or related field in a psychiatric in-patient or clinical environment. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. Must be at least 21 years of age Valid Drivers License Required Licensure/Certifications
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral science field. Three years of experience in a psychiatric in-patient or clinical environment is required, along with a valid driver's license.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Hampshire are often shaped by steady demand for staff who can support participants across community and clinical settings. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with the target population, along with the ability to work directly with clients and coordinate care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show relevant experience with similar populations.