Mental Health Counselor

Job description

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8

Department: Inpt Adult MH Intense 1EN-Luth

Shift: D/E rotation; every other weekend; rotating holidays

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Overview

Under the supervision of an RN provides direct patient care to patients on the pediatric mental health inpatient unit . Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support . Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, a safe environment and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families .

2 Full time positions available

Schedule: Day/Evening Shift

7am - 3pm & 3pm - 11pm

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With 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.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care:

Completes Mental Health Assessments on patients after admission.

Provides milieu and skill building groups to patients and provides 1:1 supervision as needed.

Assists patients with activities of daily living.

Answers patient call lights.

Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area.

Takes and records vital signs and weights.

Completes timely safety rounds on patients.

Communicates therapeutically with patients to show support and concern.

Assists with de-escalation interventions under the direction of an RN.

Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.

Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.

Utilizes 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.

Assists in collection of urine specimens and labels all specimens in accordance with standards.

Demonstrates ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.

Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

Balances 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.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health related field Required.

Experience: Previous healthcare and behavioral healthcare experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused.

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Worksite address

des moines, IA, 50319, US

Who can apply

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