About this opportunity
UnityPoint Health lists this Counselor opportunity in cedar rapids, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
nnArea of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
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nnFTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
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nnDepartment: Adolescent Behavioral/3E
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nnShift: Rotating Day/Evening Shifts: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
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n nOverview
nUnder the supervision of an RN provides direct patient care to patients on inpatient Behavioral Health units. Facilitates therapeutic groups and individual counseling sessions for clients and conducts mental health assessments and reassessments. Successful performance contributes to a holistic (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, a safe environment, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
nWhy UnityPoint Health?
nAt UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
nOur competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
nnnExpect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
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nnDental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
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nnEarly access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .
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n nWith a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
nAnd, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
nFind a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
nResponsibilities
nPatient Care
nnnFacilitates daily mental health therapy groups with patients on the units.
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nnIs responsible for providing 1:1 mental health counseling with patients using evidence based therapeutic strategies.
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nnWorks with the treatment team to develop and monitor individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans from admission until discharge.
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nnAssists patients with activities of daily living.
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nnCompletes timely safety rounds in order to maintain safety on the unit.
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nnCommunicates therapeutically with patients to show support and help the patient process thoughts and emotions in a healthy manner.
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nnConducts assessments including but not limited to daily suicide screening and mental health assessments, patient rights, obtaining releases of information, advanced directives etc.
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nnUtilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
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nnBalances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
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n nDevelopment & Patient Education
nnnSets behavioral limits with patients according to unit policies, individual plan of care and behavior modification plans.
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nnDe-escalates patients utilizing hospital trained and endorsed techniques.
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nnParticipates in application of seclusion/restraints when appropriate; provides monitoring of patients in such situation; completes appropriate documentation, including restriction of rights forms.
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nnProvides supportive care to patients and families.
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nnConducts safety rounds.
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nnAssists patients in conflict resolution.
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nnRole models stress management.
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nnEffectively maintains a safe patient environment by removing dangerous items from patient on admission, scanning the environment and intervening when necessary during the stay, and by communicating troubling patient behaviors or interactions to the treatment team as necessary.
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nnEnsures patient safety of unit by following policies/procedures and adhering to unit protocols and national patient safety goals.
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n nQualifications
nnnBachelor’s Degree in the field(s) of psychology, social work, or related field required, or a combination of a Bachelor’s Degree and related experience with adolescents.
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nnClinical background should include experience in a human services organization dealing with children and families.
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nnMust possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as outlined per policy or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
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nnWrites, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
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nnBasic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
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nnDemonstrate skill, organization, and efficiency in performing
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Worksite address
cedar rapids, IA, 52404, US
Who can apply
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