Mental Health Counselor Intern

• As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
• Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community.
• In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country.
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Job Description

Summary: Position Responsibilities UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER Initiates & completes comprehensive psychosocial assessment following unit guidelines & time frame. Attends & participates in interdisciplinary treatment conferences/ reviews & communicates treatment goals to patient, family & team members. Documents continuous assessment, intervention & evaluation relative to patient progress, including discharge plans involving patient/ family as applicable. Selects & implements psychiatric interventions calculated to be most effective in the management of dysfunctional behavior patterns. Utilizes crisis intervention techniques. Conducts individual psychotherapy, family therapy & group therapy sessions utilizing theoretical knowledge & treatment techniques. Participates/ facilitates goal-oriented educational group activities utilizing knowledge of basic dynamics of group interaction. Assists in providing alternative measures to avoid patient seclusion/restraints. Assists in placing patient in seclusion or restraints & observes suicide/ seclusion precaution. Performs in a competent, calm, & professional manner during crises or emergency situations. Responds promptly to emergencies & supports peers & co-workers during stressful events. Manages environment of care by assessing patients for fall risk; reporting safety concerns to Nurse Director; & assists in coordinating the function of the therapeutic milieu. Takes inquiry calls & performs pre-admission clinical assessments. Understands the predominant diagnoses of patient population served. Promotes surveillance, prevention & control of infection by using & teaching hygienic practices. Identifies areas needing improvement & actively participates in department's performance improvement program. Provides feedback to Nurse Director on an on-going basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc. Attends & actively participates in departmental meetings & in-service programs, providing suggestions & input. Seeks out & attends educational experiences related to enhancing job knowledge & performance. Completes all required competencies per program regulation. Qualifications License/Registration/Certification Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern , Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, State of Florida. CPR certification required. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 6 months of employment. Education Masters in Social Work Degree, Masters in Mental Health Counseling Degree Experience Desired Benefits: We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more! Degree Requirements: Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.