Mental Health Counselor II - Full Time

Major Responsibilities Assists in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and provides for a safe environment for all patients. Is proficient in the tasks of Level I. Takes action to intervene with patients who require help with coping skills and self control. Responds to emergencies as a member of the team and employs progressive containment skills to manage violent behavior. Facilitates Group Activities Uses therapeutic components of group work to develop group cohesion. Manages problem behaviors in groups. Leads psycho‑educational groups. Collaborates with Treatment Team Is proficient in the tasks of Level I. Synthesizes assessment data to help develop Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan. Maintains adequate documentation of information pertaining to the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan. Therapeutic Communication and Assessment Uses confrontation and cognitive restructuring to problem‑solve with patients. Guides patients through termination of therapeutic relationship under direction of MHC II or RN. Performs patient education. Assists in development of Suicide Safety Plan. Performs individual counseling to involve patients in their treatment plan through goal setting. Seeks supervision for complex communication issues. Activities of Daily Living Manages patient belongings. Encourages and assists patients in formulating personal care goals. Supervises meals and snacks. Provides or supervises administration of general patient care and safety rounds. Education and Clinical Experience Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field. Demonstrated proficiency for the requirements of Level I. One year psychiatric experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Therapeutic communication skills for individual and groups. Advanced computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint. CPR per hospital policy. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Therapeutic communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work closely and harmoniously with the nursing team. High tolerance for emotionally or physically stressful situations. Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs and implement proper therapeutic measures. Resiliency and flexibility to deal with a changing environment. Demonstrated problem‑solving ability. Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life‑threatening diseases; knowledge of standard precautions is a must. Works within and supports a shared governance model. Is customer‑service focused. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, or in excess of 20 pounds constantly. May be involved in restraining patients; knowledge of techniques to manage violent patients is a must. Ability to flex hours to meet patient care needs. Ability to handle crisis situations; ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts; may need to take call; ability to transport objects, patients, equipment; respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace. Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or disaster. Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit. If the position has direct patient care, the lifting requirement supersedes: up to 35 pounds without assistance; for patient lifts over 35 pounds use patient‑handling equipment with at least one other associate when available; unique lifting situations are assessed case‑by‑case. CPI Requirement CPI within 6 months, then yearly. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aurora Health Care