Yale-New Haven Health New Haven , CT 06501
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Working collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, the Inpatient Psychiatric Counselor provides individual and group interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Associate degree in Psychology, Counseling or other health-related field; Bachelor degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 1-2 years of direct clinical experience working in mental health settings, including the provision of group and individual patient activities. Experience with specialized populations such as emotionally dysregulated adults and adolescents is preferred.
LICENSURE
Current BLS/CPR certification required within one month of hire. YNHPH Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) initial certification and annual recertification required. Initial certification must be completed within probationary period of employment.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Basic computer skills required for data entry, email, smart web paging, mobile heartbeat (MHB) and ability to access the electronic medical record. Ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, communicate and effectively deal with complex affective-charged situations and possess group facilitation and crisis management skills.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Able to lift at least 25lbs.; must comply with appropriate OSHA, HIPAA and JCAHO standards relevant to position.
Additional Information
HOURS: Per diem/As needed
The primary role of this per diem position is the provision of group interventions with focus on symptom management skills training to promote optimal health and wellness for adolescent, adult and older adult patients in our inpatient psychiatric setting. Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical group experience in behavioral health required. Associate's degree in Psychology, Counseling or other health-related field; Bachelor degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
YNHHS Requisition ID
113406
Yale-New Haven Health