Clinical mental health counselor h1.location_city

Job Description

Responsibilities

For years The BridgeWay has been connecting with communities throughout Arkansas and beyond. The BridgeWay offers a continuum of services designed to help children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing behavioral, emotional or addictive problems that can lead to fractured lives. Our team of professionals includes board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrists, licensed clinical therapists, nurses and mental health associates who are here to help people reconnect with their families, friends and employers so that they may lead productive lives. Tucked within the wooded hills of Central Arkansas, The BridgeWay is just moments away from the major highways that unite Arkansans throughout the state. Founded in 3 and accredited by The Joint Commission, our quiet campus has retained much of the cozy charm and character that existed then.

The Mental Health Associate is a key member of The BridgeWay team who provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The MHA provides for the personal care and comfort of our patients while providing a safe and caring environment. The MHA participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Job Specifics: PRN

Job Requirements:

· Associate's degree in psychology or related field, Bachelor's degree preferred, or high school diploma/GED with two years psychiatric experience.

· Current CPR and CPI certifications or must obtain within two (2) weeks of date of hire.

· Current Arkansas Driver’s License required if approved to transport patients.

· Documented experience working with children (ages 5-), adolescents (ages -), and/or adults (ages plus) preferred.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Participates in providing a least-restrictive environment for patients while maintaining patient dignity within a safe milieu.

2. Monitors clinical and physical care of assigned patients.

3. Demonstrates supportive psychological care.

4. Supervises daily activities of the patients.

5. Demonstrates effective empathy skills when interacting with patients, families, visitors, co-workers/peers and medical staff.