MILIEU Counselor QMHA (Per Diem) Clackamas

Overview

MILIEU Counselor QMHA (Per Diem) Clackamas at Kaiser Permanente Northwest. To provide high quality patient care within an adult residential treatment milieu for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CONTACT : Actively participates therapeutically in the community to engage patients in treatment. Provide physical, emotional, and protective care for patients consistent with treatment planning in structured and unstructured activities / settings. Demonstrate acceptance of diversity with staff and patients. Attend and participate in treatment team meetings regarding patient interactions, observations, and changes in patient status. Facilitate, assist, and provide support with patient supports / activities (e.g., admissions / discharges, group facilitation, urine drug screens, safety checks, patient orientations, transfers, discharge, meals, laundry, nursing care, mail distribution, unit meetings, etc.). Greet and monitor patient visitors; escort patients to off-site meetings or appointments as needed.
• DOCUMENTATION : Ensure appropriate documentation in patient records for important behavioral observations related to progress in treatment. Document significant issues in patient logs for smooth shift transitions. Inform staff of missing or needed documentation in the patient record.
• TEAM MEMBER : Act as an active team member supporting patient care. Contribute to individualized treatment plans. Attend unit meetings, provide unit coverage as scheduled, and participate in supervision. Communicate effectively with team and patients / families. Assist nursing staff as needed. Perform other unit duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Notes

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