Mental Health Counselor, Emergency Room, 24 Hour, Evenings
Core
Provides direct patient care, treatment planning, and milieu safety assessments in an inpatient and/or outpatient mental health unit within an Emergency Room setting.
Role type
Mental Health Counselor (Emergency Room)
Builds
Safe and therapeutic environments for patients, families, and clinical teams
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Emergency Medicine
Required skills
Behavioral health assessment, de-escalation techniques, patient safety checks, vital signs monitoring, group activity leadership, medical emergency assistance, documentation, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
Medical terminology, computer skills, health-related field experience
Technologies
Electronic health records (EHR), data sheets
Responsibilities
Conducts behavioral data recording and progress notes, performs patient safety checks and environmental rounds, leads group activities and recreational supervision, assists RN in medical emergencies and procedures, implements treatment plans and de-escalation strategies, maintains patient care charts and medical records
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC