Psychiatric Counselor
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of PositionJob Summary: -MedStar Health is
looking for a Psychiatric Counselor to join our team at MedStar
Franklin Square Hospital. -The ideal candidate will provide
therapeutic interventions and make independent clinical decisions
about patient rehab skills. -As a Psychiatric Counselor, you will
provide assessment, screening, and treatment services to inpatient
psychiatric patients. Assists in the development and planning of
care as part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. -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: -Completes documentation
relevant to activities. Complies with and ensures adherence to
documentation standards. Complies with data collection, entry, and
reporting requirements. Completes vital signs, including blood
pressure and reports results to RN. -Participates as member of the
treatment team to develop and implement multidisciplinary treatment
plans and plans of care and to monitor treatment progress.
-Participates in the management of aggressive patients as needed to
ensure the safety of patient, self, and others. Recognizes early
warning signs of escalating behaviors and intervenes as
appropriate. Provides effective clinical services including
therapeutic and educational groups for patients and families. -
-Provides effective individual and family interventions as needed.
Provides support to Emergency Department staff for behavioral
health issues as needed. - -Serves as liaison to referral sources,
outside agencies, third-party payors, and other interested parties
as appropriate and within limits of confidentiality. Utilizes
coaching and prompting techniques to foster self-care. Reports any
patient care needs to the RN. - -Qualifications: - -Bachelor's
degree in psychology or related behavioral health discipline. -1-2
years' experience in the delivery of services to a psychiatric
population. -BLS (Basic Life Support). -Master's degree preferred.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Minimum Qualifications
This position has a hiring range of $22.04 - $38.41
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Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Baltimore , Psychiatric Counselor, Healthcare , Baltimore, Maryland
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