Counselor, Mental Health PD - Intermediate Child/Adolescent - PER DIEM VARIED Bridgeton
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 16, 2026).
Summary
Provides physical care and emotional support to children and adolescents in a mental health setting, documents interventions, and leads therapeutic group activities under supervision.
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Non-licensed staff member who, under the direction of a registered nurse provides physical care and emotional support to patients from five to seventeen years of age. Maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment while providing primary care and supervision. Develops and implements psychosocial group activities. Documents both group and individual patient care interventions and outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field from an accredited college or university required.
- Previous experience with children preferred.
- Previous experience with mental health preferred.
- Successful work experience as verified by reference check.
Certification/Licensure:
- BLS required.
- Welle training will be provided within 90 days.
- American Association Psychiatric Tech certification preferred.
| Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%) | |||||
| Lifting <20lbs | F | Standing | F | Sitting | F |
| Lifting 20-50lbs | O | Climbing | O | Kneeling | F |
| Lifting>50lbs | O | Crouching | F | Reaching | F |
| Carrying | F | Hearing | C | Walking | F |
| Pushing | F | Talking | F | Vision | C |
| Environmental Conditions: | |||||
| Noise | F | Varied Temperatures | O | Cleaning Agents | O |
| Noxious odors | O | Patient Exposure | C | Operative Equipment | O |
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