Behavioral Health Counselor- PRN

Company: Eating Recovery Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Who weareERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 9states and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma-related disorders.How youll serve our patientsAs a patient care professional at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be a part of team that delivers hands-on treatment, therapy sessions and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. The BHC works under the supervision of the Nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing patient supervision and support.You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

• Milieu Management, including the following:
  • Maintains daily program structure, by following program schedule
  • Complete observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician
  • Work with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
  • Provide patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
  • Take patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
  • Other nursing support duties as assigned
  • Act as a secondary support staff in group therapy(may vary by location and program)
  • Assist with morning routine and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom
  • Meal Support and Bathroom Monitoring, including flush checks for patients in eating disorder program
  • Complete documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check-ins that occur during shift BHC I Must haves:
    • High School Graduate/GED
    • Valid drivers licensewith safe driving record
    • Direct patient care experience preferred BHC II Must haves:
      • Minimum 9 months experience of direct patient care or Bachelors degree required
      • High School Graduate/GED
      • Valid drivers licensewith safe driving record
      • Direct patient care experience preferred How we invest in youEvery role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering the high-quality care we promise to our patients. This means that from day one, were here to support your role by offering ongoing training and continuing education opportunities, as well as support to achieve internal growth.What we offerHealthy organizations value the mental wellness of their teams, and we understand that the professionals who work for us are not immune to their own mental health conditions. In the same way we observe and guide our patients, we take the same consideration for our employees when building our benefits packages and healthcare offerings. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit plans, Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and tuition reimbursement.#LI-AO1#behavioral #health #counselor #fulltime #cna #cma #seattle #nowhiring #residential #mood #anixety #therapy #advancement #dayshift#nocshift #eating #disorder#FullTime #nocshift #nightshift#dayshiftIND1 - Critical #APPTHERRequired
        Preferred

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