Counselor-Behavioral Health MS

Job description

Position Title: Counselor – Behavioral Health (MS) Shift: Full-Time, Day: Location: Greenbush: Position Overview: Facilitates patient involvement in treatment and education within a clinical setting. Performs individual, group, and family counseling, along with utilization review and discharge planning. Collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure patients receive safe, timely services and access to necessary resources. Assesses psychosocial risk factors, supports emotional and social well-being, and provides crisis intervention when needed. Serves as a liaison for abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, and mental health placements. Key Responsibilities: Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for patients and families. Assist with discharge planning and utilization review under supervision. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and resources. Serve as a point person for cases involving child and adult abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and protective services. Provide mental health assessments upon physician referral and facilitate crisis intervention. Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment; support daily activities...