Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Description:

　　Title: Mental Health Technician/Counselor - Full Time

　　Position Summary:

　　In coordination with the Registered Nurse and the interdisciplinary team of the department, performs mental health counseling, and provides behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients. Routinely performs patient care duties. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment and may assist in the admission, provision of patient care, discharge, and transfer of patients. Provides all services

　　following established hospital/departmental policies and procedures.

　　Position Responsibilities:

　　Patient Assessment: Monitors patient's mental and social functioning and

　　patient's response to treatment and report changes to RN/MD to assure

　　optimal patient outcomes. Actively provides input on patients in shift

　　report. Documents in the patient chart significant patient care

　　observations, as observed through group, individual sessions, and within

　　the milieu.

　　Counseling: The Mental Health Counselor works as part of a

　　multi-disciplinary team, to provide behavioral intervention based on

　　assessed needs for patients with related psychiatric conditions. Is

　　knowledgeable about the assigned patient's treatment goals and

　　intervenes as identified in the treatment plan. Is able to implement

　　assigned aspects of the treatment plan under supervision. May facilitate

　　or lead group psychoeducational sessions in the milieu and documents

　　the sessions.

　　Patient Care: Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge

　　procedures. Participates in the care needs of all inpatients as requested or

　　directed by Unit RN. Carries out the following tasks, according to policy

　　and procedures: Vital signs (TPR and BP), specimen collections, bathing,

　　and personal care when needed, intake and output, weights, carry out

　　special precautions (i.e., seizures, elopement, suicide), serving and

　　collecting meal trays and snacks, lifting and moving patients, linen

　　distribution. Utilizing the least restrictive interventions assists in the

　　management of aggressive or destructive patient behavior according to

　　the policy and procedures up to and including physical intervention

　　and/or the application of restraints.

　　Facilitates patient/family participation in self-care based on the age and the developmental status for both pediatric and adult populations.

　　Supervises patients in the care of their room and unit environment.

　　Program Support: May participate in concert with the ambulatory

　　behavioral health team and other ambulatory providers in community

　　outreach activities as needed.

　　Minimum Education:

　　Required: Administrative or technical background acquired through completion of 2 - 3 years of college

　　Preferred: Bachelors Degree

　　Specify Degree(s): Psychology, Social Work, or related field

　　Minimum Experience:

　　Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

　　Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

　　Details: Minimum of two (2) years Inpatient Psych experience preferred.

　　Licensure/Certifications:

　　Required:

　　CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

　　Preferred:

　　Crisis Prevention

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran