Job Summary
The Counselor supports patients in Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs by assessing their mental and physical well-being, establishing treatment goals, and providing direct crisis intervention. The role also contributes to a safe, therapeutic daily environment through milieu management, accurate medical documentation, and psychoeducational programming.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ mental and physical status and use findings to develop appropriate treatment goals.
- Provide direct crisis intervention to patients in Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs.
- Coordinate and oversee daily milieu activities.
- Maintain medical records in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
- Plan and deliver psychoeducational programming.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field.
- Ability to obtain Basic Life Support and crisis intervention certifications within the required timeframes.
- Previous experience supporting adolescent patients and individuals with acute mental illness is strongly preferred.
