Mental Health Counselor - Per Diem

Pay

• $19.00-$23.00/hour depending on education and experience #LI-ONSITE
• Total
• Rewards: At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.
• Responsibilities
• Include: Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting behaviors. Assist residents through the admission process, including bag searches, required paperwork, and orientating new patients to the unit. Establish therapeutic relationships with residents and providing resident care within Walden policies, philosophies, and objectives. Observe residents and accurately and thoroughly document daily resident notes. Supervise meals and snacks and provide re-direction to residents, as needed. Precise preparation of adolescent snacks and meals. Provide supervision and guidance in preparation of adult resident meals. Participate in community meetings, group therapies, education and social activities on the unit. Help facilitate group therapy sessions, including but not limited to DBT, CBT, Body Image, etc. Communicate appropriately and effectively with residents' treatment teams to ensure the highest quality of resident care. Conduct daily resident weights and vitals. Communicating as needed with families, other levels of care, and team members.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred, High School diploma required.

Experience

• One year experience working with a psychiatric patient population preferred. Eating Disorder knowledge and/or experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
• CPR and
• CPI certification, preferred
• Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.

Required Competencies

Strong organizational and communication skills Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently Ability to multi-task in a changing and fast paced mental health environment Ability to work in a highly collaborate, team environment Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical Requirements: Physical agility to manage patients in crisis. Push, pull and lift 10 to 75 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. #Walden