Inpatient Clinical Counselor

BryLin is currently hiring for a Full Time Clinical Counselor!

As a Clinical Counselor with BryLin, you will help people live happier, healthier lives, as you coordinate and participate in the efficient delivery of high-quality care to behavioral health patients. You will be able to identify and address opportunities for improvement, and help us build on our reputation for extraordinary outcomes.

*** Wage based on degree, licensure and years of experience***

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides thorough psychosocial assessments for patients including review of pertinent information provided in chart beforehand.
• Identifies and provides individualized treatment plan goals and reviews with primary Clinical Counselor.
• Completes thorough lethality assessments with assigned patients and reports findings to multi-disciplinary team.
• Completes inpatient and discharge safety plans with assigned patients. Reports findings to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Documents thorough and appropriate progress notes on assigned patients.
• Documents all pertinent patient information on the Clinical Counseling Communication Tool.
• Develops rapport with patients to help engage patients in treatment planning, 1:1 counseling, and discharge planning.
• Coordinates and facilitates process and psycho-educational groups which meet the needs of the client base. Documents group progress on group notes and files in chart.
• Presents pertinent information on patients to the primary clinical counselor.
• Assists primary counselor with discharge planning tasks such as faxing and copying of medical record.
• Under the guidance of the primary clinical counselor, schedules outpatient appointments.
• Utilizes theory based therapeutic modalities and demonstrates sensible and clinical intervention skills with patients.
• Services a professional role model to all other direct care staff. Communicates with and educates staff regarding therapeutic concerns of patients.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Counseling.

Requirements:

• Possess a minimum of 1 year of proven experience
• Licensed Master's Degree in Social Work, or in mental health discipline and possess a current NYS license.
• Occasional physical care and intermittent standing, walking and sitting.

This individual will have some knowledge and understanding of patient-centered care and possess excellent communication and customer service skills. We are seeking individuals that understand the importance of empathy in patient care and a drive to make a positive impact on our organization.

A person with a fit for our organizational values, someone that understands the importance of mental health services in our community.

Must have the ability to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

• Possess a minimum of 1 year of proven experience
• Licensed Master's Degree in Social Work, or in mental health discipline and possess a current NYS license.
• Occasional physical care and intermittent standing, walking and sitting.

Salary : $30 - $41