What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor Bachelors position at Providence?
**Description**
The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) functions under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Social Worker and/or Registered Nurse to provide direct care for selected patients. The MHS is expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of contemporary psychosocial principles in relation to their area of responsibility while implementing the delegated tasks of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan of Care. Following orientation and defined training programs, satisfactorily performs skills as defined by departmental policy and orientation procedure. Implements selected unit and patient care activities in collaboration with other team members.
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**Required Qualifications:**
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field, Or education requirement may be waived in the case of an applicant demonstrating exceptional relevant clinical experience.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
1 year of recent experience working in an inpatient or outpatient setting with the mentally ill.
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**About Providence**
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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**Requsition ID:** 428911
**Company:** Providence Jobs
**Job Category:** Behavioral Health
**Job Function:** Clinical Care
**Job Schedule:** Part time
**Job Shift:** Multiple shifts available
**Career Track:** Clinical Professional
**Department:** 3500 PSYCH ACUTE ADOLESCENT
**Address:** MT Missoula 902 N Orange St
**Work Location:** Providence Center-Missoula MT
**Workplace Type:** On-site
**Pay Range:** $22.88 - $35.00
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Salary : $23 - $35