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Psychiatric Counselor 2

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
$20.99 - $29.99
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
Jul 08, 2026
Summary Responsible for providing direct patient care and therapeutic support to individuals receiving behavioral health services. The Psychiatric Counselor II delivers structured interventions, facilitates psycho educational groups, and supports the treatment plan under the supervision of licensed clinical staff. This role plays a key part in fostering a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions Provide supportive counseling, behavioral interventions, and crisis de-escalation to patients in individual and group settings. -Implement treatment plans developed by licensed clinicians and document patient progress. -Facilitate psycho educational or skill-building groups focused on mental health, coping, and recovery. -Monitor patient safety, emotional status, and behavior, reporting concerns to the clinical team. -Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions. -Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards. -Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transitions in coordination with care teams. -Promote a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach to care. -Adhere to ethical standards and patient confidentiality at all times. Education Bachelor's Degree Social Work required and Bachelor's Degree Psychology required and Bachelor's Degree Counseling required and Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience providing behavioral health or social services in a clinical or residential setting 2-3 years required and Experience working with diverse populations and mental health conditions 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Solid understanding of behavioral health principles and patient-centered care. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build therapeutic rapport. - Proficiency in group facilitation, documentation, and crisis intervention. - Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary care environment. - Commitment to safety, empathy, and respect in all patient interactions. Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Occasionally Carrying Occasionally Pushing Rarely Pulling Rarely Climbing Rarely Balancing Occasionally Stooping Occasionally Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Occasionally Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently Feeling Constantly Foot Use Rarely Vision - Far Constantly Vision - Near Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.