Job Description

About Steward Health Care
Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country\xe2\x80\x99s largest physician-led, tax paying, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Steward is among the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 39 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.
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Job Summary:

Mental Health Counselor in the Emergency Services Department

Responsibilities:

• Assists the RN / healthcare team in implementation of the Patient Plan of Care as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides patient care as directed by the RN.
• Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient\'s sense of dignity and positive self-regard, and uses the least restrictive approach to behavioral management.
• Assists with admission and discharge of patients with the supervision of the RN.
• Appropriately prioritizes patient care assignment (e.g., recognizes and responds appropriately to a crisis situation, and demonstrates understanding of a psychiatric emergency, and is able to maintain patient and unit safety).
• Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, according to established standards (e.g., "Problem-Intervention-Plan" format for progress notes and accuracy in vital sign documentation).
• Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services, continuity of patient care, and focus on treatment plan goals.
• Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g. assists in orientation of new staff).
• Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors in accordance with the CBM Safety Rounds competency and unit requirements.
• Identifies ethical issues in care and reports them to the RN, and demonstrates ability to report suspected patient abuse/neglect according to hospital policy.
• Reports to RN any changes in a patient\'s mental status (e.g., suicidal thoughts, psychotic symptoms) and/or physical status (e.g., pain level) in a timely manner.
• Assists patient as needed in the following areas: dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, laundering clothes.
• Consistently assesses the milieu and need for staff intervention to maintain patient and unit safety.
• Is cognizant of the physical plant needs of the unit and reports to an RN any deficiencies or malfunctioning. Obtains supplies as directed.
• Provides back-up to Admissions Coordinator and documents accurate information on intake form. Reviews admission with RN.
• Manages patient meals on the unit and maintains a neat and clean kitchen and dining area. Addresses individual dietary needs of patients appropriately.
• Is competent in utilizing unit-related bio-medical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED.
• BCLS required.
• Experience or training in the mental health or medical field preferred.

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

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