Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Mental Health CounselorThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsWe are a small community hospital where your voice is heard We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient carePOSITION SUMMARYThis position reports to the Clinical Coordinator of Child and Adolescent and the Director of Ambulatory Services Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe structured and therapeutic milieu with age specific behavioral management practices This position requires some familiarity with psychiatric disorders the willingness and ability to learn Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT skills and age appropriate behavior management techniques Plans implements and facilitates a variety of skill training and theme specific psychoeducational groups role models skills such as communication negotiation problem solving and conflict resolution Documents and communicates pertinent information to the Treatment Team Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through ECHNrsquos Core Values of Teamwork Communication Respect and CaringWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Mental Health CounselorThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsWe are a small community hospital where your voice is heard We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient carePOSITION SUMMARYThis position reports to the Clinical Coordinator of Child and Adolescent and the Director of Ambulatory Services Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe structured and therapeutic milieu with age specific behavioral management practices This position requires some familiarity with psychiatric disorders the willingness and ability to learn Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT skills and age appropriate behavior management techniques Plans implements and facilitates a variety of skill training and theme specific psychoeducational groups role models skills such as communication negotiation problem solving and conflict resolution Documents and communicates pertinent information to the Treatment Team Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through ECHNrsquos Core Values of Teamwork Communication Respect and CaringEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONThis position requires a High School degree or GED equivalentAssociates or Bachelors in psychology or other human services field is strongly preferredCardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR certification is preferred but not requiredEXPERIENCEPrior experience working with adolescents is required prior experience working with adolescents in the Behavioral Health field is considered a plusTraining andor familiarity in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT is desirableCOMPETENCIESMust be competent in the use of a personal computer and have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and OutlookA demonstrated strength in team orientation is preferableThis position requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills and an ability to serve as a role model for effective coping skillsStrong written as well as verbal communication skills using the English language are requiredMust be flexible in approach so that service specific as well as overall system needs can be metMust be able to function effectively and at times independently in an environment where multi tasking is necessaryESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific Competency Demonstrates the ability to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment as evidenced by proactively monitoring close supervision of adolescents implementing appropriate interventions that de escalate behaviors as evidenced by patient peer and supervisor feedback Demonstrates clinical perceptiveness empathy and interpersonal warmth as evidenced by supervisor and peer observation and feedback on satisfaction surveys Facilitates skill development as evidenced by careful planning of DBT skills groups designed to improve the patientrsquos level of functioning using modalities which are developmentally and clinically appropriate Effectively uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations consistent with Physical Management Training PMT and participates in Early Response and Dr Strong codes as evidenced by peer and supervisor observation Completes all documentation and filing of patient records within established timeframes as evidenced by chart reviews Demonstrates the ability to identify areas where additional assistance is needed and takes initiative in helping without being asked as evidenced by feedback from team members and supervisor observation Demonstrates a sound understanding of growth and development issues as well as current issues specific to adolescents as evidenced by observation of interactions with patients Demonstrates an understanding of learning disorders as evidenced by demonstrating flexibility in teaching methods and by interactions with patients Consistently provides andor arranges for safe and timely transportation as evidenced by an absence of traffic violations and arrival of adolescents on time for program Demonstrates organizational skill and knowledge of specific transportation arrangements and communicates pertinent information to the appropriate person as evidenced by supervisor observations and feedback Under the direction of the Director of Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Services assures that snacks are ordered according to established protocol and adheres to budgetary guidelines and kitchen is maintained in accordance with infection control policies as evidenced by supervisor observation and review Contributes to meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the department as evidenced by willingness to adjust scheduled hours and assignments in accordance with needs of the programWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONThis position requires a High School degree or GED equivalentAssociates or Bachelors in psychology or other human services field is strongly preferredCardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR certification is preferred but not requiredEXPERIENCEPrior experience working with adolescents is required prior experience working with adolescents in the Behavioral Health field is considered a plusTraining andor familiarity in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT is desirableCOMPETENCIESMust be competent in the use of a personal computer and have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and OutlookA demonstrated strength in team orientation is preferableThis position requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills and an ability to serve as a role model for effective coping skillsStrong written as well as verbal communication skills using the English language are requiredMust be flexible in approach so that service specific as well as overall system needs can be metMust be able to function effectively and at times independently in an environment where multi tasking is necessaryESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific Competency Demonstrates the ability to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment as evidenced by proactively monitoring close supervision of adolescents implementing appropriate interventions that de escalate behaviors as evidenced by patient peer and supervisor feedback Demonstrates clinical perceptiveness empathy and interpersonal warmth as evidenced by supervisor and peer observation and feedback on satisfaction surveys Facilitates skill development as evidenced by careful planning of DBT skills groups designed to improve the patientrsquos level of functioning using modalities which are developmentally and clinically appropriate Effectively uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations consistent with Physical Management Training PMT and participates in Early Response and Dr Strong codes as evidenced by peer and supervisor observation Completes all documentation and filing of patient records within established timeframes as evidenced by chart reviews Demonstrates the ability to identify areas where additional assistance is needed and takes initiative in helping without being asked as evidenced by feedback from team members and supervisor observation Demonstrates a sound understanding of growth and development issues as well as current issues specific to adolescents as evidenced by observation of interactions with patients Demonstrates an understanding of learning disorders as evidenced by demonstrating flexibility in teaching methods and by interactions with patients Consistently provides andor arranges for safe and timely transportation as evidenced by an absence of traffic violations and arrival of adolescents on time for program Demonstrates organizational skill and knowledge of specific transportation arrangements and communicates pertinent information to the appropriate person as evidenced by supervisor observations and feedback Under the direction of the Director of Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Services assures that snacks are ordered according to established protocol and adheres to budgetary guidelines and kitchen is maintained in accordance with infection control policies as evidenced by supervisor observation and review Contributes to meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the department as evidenced by willingness to adjust scheduled hours and assignments in accordance with needs of the programWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment