Boston Children's Hospital
Behavioral Health Counselor (Per Diem) - Waltham CBAT
Boston Children's Hospital, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.The Per Diem Behavioral Health Counselor will be responsible for:
Monitors and maintains safety of patients in accordance with established procedures and protocols.Maintains a physically safe environment. Checks and screens items brought into unit. Assists Registered Nurse to structure and modulate the level of stimulation in the unit. Conducts patient and environmental checks and identifies risk. Reports identified risk to Registered Nurse.Supports and assists patients with routine activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.Identifies and reports changes in behavior that represent unsafe situations. Respectful re-direction of unsafe behavior and limit setting as needed.Provides skilled therapeutic care, incorporating and applying established behavior management protocols as needed to meet treatment goals and objectives.Assists in arranging and conducting group programs and activities.Develops and maintains supportive relationships with patients and families. Identifies specific needs of patients and families and incorporates into patient care as appropriate.May collect, measure and record basic patient data, such as vital signs, intake, and output, and obtains specimens according to established procedures and schedules.Records medical data and care provided in patient medical record in accordance with established documentation standards.Serves as member of multidisciplinary team for assigned patients.Assists in planning and implementing individual treatment plans and communicates patient status, observations, and recommendations.Participates in patient care rounds and team meetings.Develops and maintains knowledge of current occupational practices and techniques through participation in professional organizations, attendance at workshops, in-service sessions, and other continuing education programs.To qualify, you must have:High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree preferred.Basic Life Support (BLS) at start date.De-escalation training (Crisis Prevention Institute, or other equivalent training).Welle De-escalation training within one month of hire for new hires at this level.Practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting required.Practical experience in a Pediatric behavioral health or educational setting preferred.Internal: 1-2 Years of experience as a Behavioral Health Tech at BCH.External: 1-2 Years of experience as a Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counselor or similar role in a similar setting.Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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Monitors and maintains safety of patients in accordance with established procedures and protocols.Maintains a physically safe environment. Checks and screens items brought into unit. Assists Registered Nurse to structure and modulate the level of stimulation in the unit. Conducts patient and environmental checks and identifies risk. Reports identified risk to Registered Nurse.Supports and assists patients with routine activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.Identifies and reports changes in behavior that represent unsafe situations. Respectful re-direction of unsafe behavior and limit setting as needed.Provides skilled therapeutic care, incorporating and applying established behavior management protocols as needed to meet treatment goals and objectives.Assists in arranging and conducting group programs and activities.Develops and maintains supportive relationships with patients and families. Identifies specific needs of patients and families and incorporates into patient care as appropriate.May collect, measure and record basic patient data, such as vital signs, intake, and output, and obtains specimens according to established procedures and schedules.Records medical data and care provided in patient medical record in accordance with established documentation standards.Serves as member of multidisciplinary team for assigned patients.Assists in planning and implementing individual treatment plans and communicates patient status, observations, and recommendations.Participates in patient care rounds and team meetings.Develops and maintains knowledge of current occupational practices and techniques through participation in professional organizations, attendance at workshops, in-service sessions, and other continuing education programs.To qualify, you must have:High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree preferred.Basic Life Support (BLS) at start date.De-escalation training (Crisis Prevention Institute, or other equivalent training).Welle De-escalation training within one month of hire for new hires at this level.Practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting required.Practical experience in a Pediatric behavioral health or educational setting preferred.Internal: 1-2 Years of experience as a Behavioral Health Tech at BCH.External: 1-2 Years of experience as a Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counselor or similar role in a similar setting.Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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