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MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center

Psychiatric Counselor

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor to join our team at MedStar Harbor Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide therapeutic interventions and make independent clinical decisions regarding patient rehab skills.

As a Psychiatric Counselor, you will assess, screen, and treat inpatient psychiatric patients. You will assist in developing and planning care as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

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Primary Duties:

Complete documentation relevant to activities, ensuring adherence to standards and data reporting requirements. Take vital signs, including blood pressure, and report results to the RN.

Participate as a member of the treatment team to develop and implement multidisciplinary treatment plans and monitor progress.

Manage aggressive patients as needed to ensure safety, recognizing early warning signs and intervening appropriately. Provide effective clinical services, including therapeutic and educational groups for patients and families.

Offer individual and family interventions as needed. Support Emergency Department staff with behavioral health issues.

Serve as a liaison to referral sources, outside agencies, third-party payors, and other parties, maintaining confidentiality. Use coaching and prompting techniques to foster self-care. Report patient care needs to the RN.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related behavioral health discipline.

1-2 years of experience in providing services to a psychiatric population.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum Qualifications: This position offers a hiring range of $22.04 - $38.41 per hour.

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