Behavioral Health Counselor - MPC-MRH Administration - FT - Days - MRH

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Performs/oversees daily operations to support Clinical Therapy Services.

Responsibilities:

Maintains patient lists and patient data tracking for outcome reporting.Develops and maintains daily activity schedules.Provides community outreach and engagement as needed.Provides case management and clinical services for clients and their families.Evaluates and assesses the needs and strengths of clients and families.Facilitates groups with adults and/or adolescents.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT PLANNING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Fingerprint Screen (FINGERPRNT) - Florida Department of Childrens & Family (DCF)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience working with patients who have behavioral health conditions such as substance abuse and/or serious mental illness.

Other Information: Other Information: New Hires have 6 months to obtain their BLS CertificationAdditional Education Info: Bachelors Degree in a Social and/or Human Services field

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• •Bending and Stooping = 40%
• •Climbing = 40%
• •Keyboard Entry = 60%
• •Kneeling = 40%
• •Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 20%
• •Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• •Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• •Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• •Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• •Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• •Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• •Reaching = 60%
• •Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
• •Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• •Running = 40%
• •Sitting = 60%
• •Squatting = 20%
• •Standing = 60%
• •Walking = 60%
• •Audible Speech = 60%
• •Hearing Acuity = 60%
• •Smelling Acuity = 40%
• •Taste Discrimination = 0%
• •Depth Perception = 60%
• •Distinguish Color = 60%
• •Seeing - Far = 60%
• •Seeing - Near = 60%
• •Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• •Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• •Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• •Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• •Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• •Asbestos = 20%
• •Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• •Dust = 40%
• •Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
• •Hazardous Chemicals = 40%
• •Hazardous Medication = 20%
• •Latex = 40%
• •Computer Monitor = 60%
• •Domestic Animals = 40%
• •Extreme Heat/Cold = 20%
• •Fire Risk = 20%
• •Hazardous Noise = 0%
• •Heating Devices = 0%
• •Hypoxia = 0%
• •Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• •Magnetic Fields = 0%
• •Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
• •Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• •Potential Electric Shock = 20%
• •Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
• •Radiation = 0%
• •Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• •Unprotected Heights = 0%
• •Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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