Psychiatric Counselor Job at MEDSTAR HEALTH, Baltimore, MD

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  • MEDSTAR HEALTH
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:  

MedStar Health is looking for a Psychiatric Counselor t o 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. Assist s 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 re gion, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move! 

 
Prima r y 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 . P rovides 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.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

 

Minimum Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $22.04 - $38.41

 

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