What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric Mental Health Counselor position at Provident Behavioral Health?
Role: Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing behavioral health services to seniors in various care settings.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' mental health needs.
- Develop and implement person-centered treatment plans.
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions onsite and via telehealth.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and facility partners to address mood, anxiety, and adjustment issues.
- Enhance residents’ quality of life through therapeutic interventions.
- Support staff education and promote mental health awareness within the care environment.
- Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor.
- Experience in behavioral health, preferably with seniors or in long-term care settings.
- Strong assessment, clinical, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Comfort with telehealth platforms and group facilitation.