Counselor - Mental Health Unit

Baystate Health

Greenfield, MA, US
Base: $17.98 - $29.82 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Onsite
Behavioral health experience required
Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
Restraint and seclusion authorization training
The role involves providing a safe environment and conducting daily safety checks including sharps checks and restraint monitoring

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing a safe environment and conducting daily safety checks including sharps checks and restraint monitoring.
  • Employees receive excellent compensation with up to 25 days of PTO in the first year and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • The position requires adherence to behavior management principles and participation in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing a safe environment and conducting daily safety checks including sharps checks and restraint monitoring.

Salary

Base: $17.98 - $29.82 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403b match, PTO, wellness reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral health experience required
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
  • Restraint and seclusion authorization training
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Daily patient mental status documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Group therapy facilitation experience
  • Psycho-educational group development
  • Empathetic patient counseling approach
  • Willingness to fill in as needed
  • Collaborative problem-solving techniques

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 1-4 years behavioral health experience depending on level
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Crisis Prevention Institute certification
  • High School Diploma for Counselor I level

Work Rights

Not specified

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