Outpatient Counselor/Clinician
Full Time
Shelton, CT 06484
$30 - $70 an hour
Posted
Job description
$30-$70/hr
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Counselor/Mental HealthClinician to provide counseling to patient’s in medical facilities, hospitals, clinics, andother organizations that are in need ofassistance.
Responsibilities:
- Provides necessarycounseling as required for the patient.
- Assess the patient’s psychosocial needs, and evaluate the progresswith supervisor.
- Collaborates withalldisciplines to plan andevaluate team goals for eachpatient.
- Focuses on assistingpatient through dischargeprocess of both inandout-patient treatment facilitiesas applicable.
- Utilizesa varietyof therapy techniques and treatment plans.
- Facilitates patient progress andreferrals with otheragencies
- Adheresto Company policiesand procedures when providingservices to patients
- Observesand reports patient progress.
- Performs other dutiesas assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensing/Certificationaccording to state/facility requirement
- The Counselormay posses an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degreeor Masters in Psychology, Addictions,Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or some other Human Development major. They must have therequired licensing/certificationfor the specificposition if applicable.
- Currenthealth certificate/physicalexam, as required by state regulations or client requirement specifications.
- Current PPD orChest X-Ray (as applicable per state/client requirement)
- Minimum of one year work experience, working with patients preferred.
- Abilitytoeffectively elicit/provideinformation to and from appropriate individuals(including, butnot limitedto,supervisors, co-workers, clients)via strong communication skills;proficiency intheEnglish language may be required
- Computerproficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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