Mental Health Counselor - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Join us as a Mental Health Counselor! Join us as a Mental Health Counselor! Role Overview: Provide direct patient care within inpatient behavioral health units, supporting adults, adolescents, and children. Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by conducting safety checks, monitoring patients, assisting with activities of daily living, de-escalating crises, and supporting patients' progress. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, develop therapeutic relationships, and facilitate patient groups. Responsibilities Include Conducting patient observations and rounds Supporting staff with patient care per treatment plans Monitoring patient progress and reporting observations Assisting with daily living activities and safety monitoring Completing documentation in EMR systems Processing admissions belongings Working collaboratively with team members Qualifications And Skills High School Diploma required; Bachelor's in psychology or human services preferred Experience as PCT/PCA, CNA, or Medical Assistant required; Bachelor's degree may substitute experience Effective communication skills and ability to build therapeutic relationships Experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient settings, de-escalation, and crisis intervention preferred Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, employer-paid disability and life insurance, paid time off, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alpha Home Health and Hospice