BWH - Mental Health Counselor
$45,760–$72,800 year
On-siteBrookline, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily patient contact and milieu responsibility by assisting patients in clarifying treatment courses and facilitating self-management of Activities of Daily Living. Observe patients for changes in mental status and safety during unit checks, while participating in de-escalation and restraints only for imminent risk. Accompany patients through admissions, discharge, orientation, and transfers; take and record vital signs as directed. Implement treatment plans by documenting daily participation and observed responses to interventions, while adhering to policies on boundaries, confidentiality, and required trainings. Maintain physical readiness to walk facility grounds, sprint short distances, and assist with lifting, turning, and restraining patients up to 60 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to walk the grounds of the facility and potentially sprint short distances.
- Must be able to assist with patient care surrounding lifting, turning and restraining patients if needed.
- Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds.
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