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General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Mental Health Counselor to join our MedStar St. Mary's Hospital team!
As a Mental Health Counselor, you will perform selected patient care activities and participate in the multidisciplinary treatment plan for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients admitted to the Behavioral Health Inpatient unit. Participates in activities which promote individual and professional development, and achievement of unit and hospital goals and objectives
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Demonstrates knowledge of psychosocial growth and development throughout the life span of the patient. Utilizes the dynamics and components of interpersonal relationships therapeutically and assists in the assessment of the psychiatric, educational, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient.
Meets 1:1 with assigned patients during the shift and documents this interaction in the medical record. Charts factually and concisely and takes responsibility for making entries into records in correct sequence and according to hospital policy and procedure. Participates in patient care and unit staff meetings.
Reports changes in patient's behavior and other pertinent information to the charge RN and to other team members. Can lead all patient groups and co-lead group therapy with RN or case manager.
Assists in patient and room searches. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of restraint techniques and aggression management procedures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree of Arts or Science degree in Mental Health or related field.
CPI Certification within one (1) year of employment and recertification every two (2) years.
CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) within 90 days.
1-2 years Related experience preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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