Psychiatric Counselor at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) in Northampton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Psychiatric Counselor provides a variety of patient care activities, including individual and group counseling in the context of patients treatment plans.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

* BA or BS in Psychology or related field from an accredited school required

* Current CPR certification required

* De-escalation training required within 90 days

* Minimum of 1-3 years experience working with the mentally ill and substance abuse populations required

It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.