What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.?
Current Employees: If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH Behavioral Health Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $28.45 - $35.56 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary The mastered prepared or provisionally licensed Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage Family Therapist coordinates, plans and delivers the best psychotherapeutic approach for each patient. Provides clinical (only) supervision for day-to-day implementation of therapeutic strategies or milieu programming that carries out the treatment plan for each patient by a variety of staff including psychiatric technicians, LPNs, RNs, mental health counselors and discharge planners across the Center's continuum of care. Services are provided with the recognized standards of practice and the patient’s Plan of Care. The Plan of Care is based on the initial and comprehensive assessments of patient/caregiver. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: *Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling Job Description Essential Functions: Provides individual, marital, family and group therapy within the scope of the inpatient unit Develops and implements an individualized treatment approach. Communicates with family to further the effectiveness of treatment plan. Collaborates with patient/family, multidisciplinary team, and physician to formulate a realistic plan that identifies goals, specific interventions, and resources to meet the patient's needs. Assesses patient’s progress and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops and maintains positive partnerships with providers of mental health and social services in the community as appropriate to the needs and requirements of the patient on an ongoing basis. Maintains good communication and collaborative relationships with referring providers and other staff. Recommends additional referrals for patient as needed. Functions as a positive resource, communication coordinator, and role model for departmental staff. Maintains accessibility and visibility within the department. Assists patients to maintain their sense of competence, identity and autonomy. Demonstrates effective collaboration with community/regional services and hospital personnel while maintaining patient and family rights. Assists in discharge plan development, giving direction to discharge planner as needed. Completes discharge planning note/assessment within predetermined guidelines. Upon completion of assessment, recommendations are integrated into the treatment plan 95% of the time. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field Preferred: Certification - Certified Social Work Case Manager (CSWCM) - Accredited University or accredited training professionals OR Licensed Professional Counselor - South Dakota Department of Social Services OR Licensed Family and Therapist Experience - 1 years of Social Services Experience Physical Requirements: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Category Rehabilitation Job Family Mental Health Shift Employee Type Regular 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Learn more about a rewarding career at Monument Health. Click the "Get Started" button below to tell us more about yourself.
Salary : $28 - $36