Patient Services Mental Health Counselor - Mental Health Inpatient - Part time - Evening

Work Shift

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview

• Assists staff in identifying clinical and administrative priorities.
• Uses guidelines established by public relations department in communicating with outside agencies and media.
• Follows and practices procedures as outlined in emergency preparedness procedures and department specific procedures.
• Reports any unusual activity or emergency to administrator on call. Investigates incidents and accidents in order to ensure appropriate and accurate response, action, and documentation is performed.
• Communicates and disseminates information and direction as requested on their tour of duty.
• Exercises discretion and judgement to evaluate clinical and administrative solutions in conjunction with nurse manager and nursing staff. Works collaboratively to facilitate distribution of available resources. Initiates a plan of action and follows through appropriately.
• Coordinates nursing staff with activities during their tour of duty. Coordinates staffing and reviews staffing patterns for next shift. Consults with the nurse managers and directors with regard to staffing and scheduling issues and needs.
• Makes rounds throughout hospital to assess quality of nursing care and to determine needs for individual units. Communicates concerns to appropriate staff. Responds to patient concerns.
• Responds to emergencies and codes and coordinates activities in accordance with CH policies and procedures.
• Makes effective operational decisions based on the Nurse Practice Act, Code of Nursing, NJ State, Federal, OSHA, and CHS policies and procedures. Ensures patient's right to confidentiality.
• Assumes an active role in identifying staff issues, counseling staff, and addressing employee grievances according to established policies. Works to achieve resolution efficiently and quickly. Collaborates with nurse manager to provide oversight for new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned and possesses a willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.

Experience: One or more years behavioral health experience.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.

Knowledge And Skills

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral And Emotional Abilities

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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