Behavioral Health Counselor, PRN

Job description

Department: 36612 High Point Medical Center - Behavioral Health: Emergency Crisis Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN employment with ability to cover multiple shifts Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Masters of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy Required* * Degree must be from an accredited college or university. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Licensed in Social Work or Counseling in the State of applicable state. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Patient Assessment - Completes and documents an accurate clinical assessment which concludes with the identification of key findings that support the need for treatment and the level of care placement. - Quickly assesses patient's needs, verbally confirms these, and clearly communicates benefits of appropriate treatment program. - Determines the severity of the patient's psychosocial stressors and level of functioning by utilizing GAF Scales. - Responds quickly and with empathy to all assessments or requests for program/treatment information. - Determines when to consult with a physician/ psychiatrist re: the assessment findings and...