Counselor Full-TimeSpringfield, MA Mental Health Counselor - BaystateHealth Req#: R27699 Category(s): Behavioral Health, Mental HealthCounselor Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time Shift: Second APTU CounselorBaystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare qualityand safety, is seeking a Counselor to join our APTU unit consisting ofunit counselors, a psychiatrist, a physician assistant, psychiatricnurses, psychiatric social workers and master\'s prepared specialists,occupational and recreational therapists. Up to \$4,000 sign-on bonus(external applicants eligible) Resume required with applicationSCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours 1st shift 7:00am-3:30 pm Every otherweekend and holiday rotation required LOCATION: Acute PsychiatricTherapy Unit (APTU), Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA THEADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE! Excellent CompensationHigh-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Generous PTO? up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increasesContinuing education support and reimbursement First Time Home BuyersFinancial Packages Farm Share Memberships 403b retirement company match& annual company contribution increase based on years of service Freemoney coach advice from a certified professional Wellbeing programs thatinclude but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial healthAdoption assistance Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Lifeinsurance Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental,physical, and financial health Work-life integration Reimbursement for avariety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membershipand equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma (Associates or Bachelors inPsychology of related field preferred) 1 year of healthcare experienceCertification(s): Physical/Psych Mgmt Training Certified CrisisPrevention Intervention/CPI CPR through American Heart Association BLSProvider (required) For more information, please visit us online at:baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially atfacebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter \@BaystateCareers. Allcorrespondence can be directed to recruiter:[email protected]? Summary: Under the direction of theRegistered Nurse, performs a wide variety of duties involving patientmanagement, therapeutic interaction, and physical care of patientsadmitted to the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The incumbent is expected toadhere to System and department compliance policies and all applicablelaws and regulations. This description covers the essential functions ofthe position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar andrelated duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to change oradd to the job responsibilities at any time. Job Responsibilities: 1)Participates in a Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care. Isfamiliar with admission and progress notes of team members to develop abetter understanding of patients. Collaborates with the team inevaluating patients, planning therapy, and developing treatment goals.Reports observations of patients? status to the team and provides inputin the preparation and updating of the treatment plans. Assists teammembers in providing care to patients and follows through with teamdecisions. Welcomes new staff and assists in orienting them to thedepartment. 2) Provides a safe environment. Conducts daily sharps checkson patients upon arrival and when indicated by the Team. Intervenesappropriately during crises by providing support and patient escorts andauthorizes restraint and seclusions. Maintains safety by monitoringgroups, time-aways, and restraint and seclusions. Observes potentialsafety hazards on the unit and report hazards immediately tosupervisors. Maintains safety by adhe