BEHAV HLTH COUNS I
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Job overview
Covenant Health Inc. is hiring a BEHAV HLTH COUNS I. The Behavioral Health Counselor provides professional counseling, assessment, discharge planning, and case management to patients and families in a hospital or outpatient setting. They interview, evaluate, document social determinants, connect clients with community resources, and act as a liaison with protective services while adhering to policies and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Key focus areas include Assist patients and families with physical, emotional, and social concerns during the hospital stay, Provide discharge planning services to patients on assigned units, and Complete required documentation prerequisites for placement and authorizations prior to discharge.
Preferred (not required): Interviewing, Assessment, Planning, and Intervention.
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Overview
Behavioral Health Counselor, Therapy
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts
Peninsula Overview:
Peninsula Behavioral Health (https://www.covenanthealth.com/peninsula/) , a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives.
To learn more about Peninsula Behavioral Health and our units, visit Peninsula Behavioral Health Opportunities. (https://www.covenanthealth.com/peninsula/nursing-opportunities/)
Position Summary:
Provides professional behavioral counseling services to designated patient population, and provides counseling and discharge planning as well as other behavioral counseling services to patients and families. The general practice of behavioral counseling in a hospital or outpatient setting includes interviewing, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, mediation, supportive counseling, information and referral, problem solving, client education, and advocacy.
Responsibilities
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Assists patients/family/significant other with physical, emotional, and social concerns that arise during the hospital stay.
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Provides discharge planning services to patients needing this service on assigned units.
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Completes required documentation prerequisites for placement/authorizations prior to discharge.
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Completes initial assessment and continued documentation to obtain pertinent background/social/ financial data. Documents social determinants of health as indicated in medical record.
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Connects patients/family/significant other with community resources to aid in their treatment and recovery.
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Acts as facility liaison with adult and children protective services as indicated.
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Cooperates with hospital staff and physicians and keeps them informed of progress with patients via verbal communication and chart documentation in medical record.
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Exhibits the skills of empathy, communication, organization, critical thinking, active listening, and patience.
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Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree (BSW) from accredited social work program OR Master’s degree in a behavioral health related field.
Minimum Experience:
None
Licensure Requirement:
None
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Job Title BEHAV HLTH COUNS I
ID 4616501
Facility Peninsula, a Division of Parkwest Medical Center
Department Name Therapy
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