Become A Behavioral Health Professional

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Working As A Behavioral Health Professional

Assisting and Caring for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Mostly Sitting
Make Decisions
$41,880
Average Salary

What Does A Behavioral Health Professional Do At The Mentor Network

* Provide direct support withactivities of daily living including, personal care including personal hygiene,bathing, food preparation, laundry and housekeeping.
* Scheduling activities andaccompanying persons served, ensuring ISP goals are reflective of the individualsdesires are continuously met and information is documented to accuratelyreflect the person’s choices and life interests.
* Complete paperwork for programdocumentation.
* Be consistently responsive to theindividual in crisis situations.
* Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, byadhering to HIPAA/ confidentiality guidelines.
* Maintain personal and professional boundaries inways that are informed and sensitive to clients, caregivers, co-workers andsupervisors.
* Work independently, with the ability to request assistancewhen needed.
* Ability to understand and follow through with directions.
* Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and competence ofdesignated skills identified for position.
* Ability to communicate effectively with clients,co-workers and supervisors.
* Maintain documentation in clear and complete manner.
* Complete and pass all required in-service trainings asdirected.
* Computer skillsnecessary to function successfully in an electronic health record environment.
* Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

What Does A Behavioral Health Professional Do At WSP-Parsons Brinckerhoff

* Work independently or as part of a team to conduct H&S compliance audits, life safety system audits, and review and prepare various safety programs.
* Assist with the implementation of WSP’s safety programs including preparing and reviewing HAZWOPER-compliant health and H&S plans.
* Assist clients with preparation and implementation of H&S programs, procedures, and management systems to ensure compliance and drive continual improvement.
* Identify and quantify H&S exposures and risks and coordinate appropriate responses through a defined H&S assessment process, especially for mergers and acquisitions.
* Prepare H&S plans and reports for industrial hygiene, and safety issues.
* Assist with building forensics inspections and assessment for water intrusion, asbestos containing building materials, and lead based paint.
* Evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports.
* Provide support to WSP geology and engineering staff in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements for investigation and remediation projects, including preparing HAZWOPER H&S plans.
* Job Requirements

What Does A Behavioral Health Professional Do At UPMC

* Assists the nurse and other direct care staff in the provision of physical care and clinical intervention as assessed by client needs.
* Attend a minimum of 1 unit based of Institute wide in-service yearly.
* Documents in the medical record according to established policies.
* Encourages patients to perform or assists them in the performance of activities of daily living.
* Learns and utilizes up-to-date technology and practices in the delivery of patient care.
* Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
* Maintains on-going communication with the treatment team and charge nurse regarding observations of patients' medical and behavioral symptoms and the care provided.
* Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
* Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities.
* Takes initiative to ensure that unit environment is maintained

What Does A Behavioral Health Professional Do At Cleveland Clinic

* Utilizes clinical knowledge to assist in the care coordination and assignment level of triage urgency for outpatient Behavioral Health Triage requests.
* Reviews and responds to email, phone, and other correspondence for the outpatient Behavioral Health Triage.
* Reviews patient's medical history and aids in determining appropriate course for triage request.
* Collaborates with Intake Assessment Counselors, Patient Service Representatives, and other staff to establish patient care plans and related appointments.
* Documents all related patient health information related to intake triage communications.
* Provides customer service to patients by coordinating services, directing callers to appropriate scheduling area, and providing special instructions.
* Determines appointment type and urgency then schedules appointments.
* Maintains acceptable performance in quality, patient experience, first call resolution, customer satisfaction, teamwork, and medical terminology.
* Other duties as assigned

What Does A Behavioral Health Professional Do At St. Mary's Good Samaritan

* Contributes to overall quality and safe care for patients by answering patients’ calls for help, taking their vital signs, and monitoring their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration as measured by patient satisfaction, quality audits, direct observation.
* Creates a positive patient experience by assisting patients with their activities of daily living including assisting with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds as measured by patient satisfaction quality audits and direct observation.
* Contributes to quality care and safety by assisting and performing procedures such as performing dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
* Contributes to exceptional patient satisfaction by establishing a compassionate environment by timely responses to patients' needs, open communication and providing emotional, psychological.
* Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
* Contributes to achievement of exceptional health care by functioning as a member of the team as measured by active participation in department initiatives, unit meetings, committees and special projects.
* SSM Health will implement a new minimum wage of $11 per hour throughout its four-state system which will take effect in January 2017.
* This job is one impacted by this increase.
* Learn morehere

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How To Become A Behavioral Health Professional

Mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists are typically required to have a master’s degree and a license to practice.

Education

To become a mental health counselor or a marriage and family therapist, applicants typically need a master’s degree in psychology, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related mental health field. A bachelor’s degree in most fields is acceptable to enter a master’s program.

Counseling programs prepare students to recognize symptoms of mental and emotional disorders and to use effective counseling strategies. Marriage and family therapy programs teach students about how marriages, families, and relationships function and how these relationships can affect mental and emotional disorders.

Many employers prefer to hire counselors who have graduated from programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs.

Training

Candidates gain hands-on experience through postdegree supervised clinical work, sometimes referred to as an internship or residency. In training, they learn to provide family therapy, group therapy, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions, under the supervision of a licensed counselor.

Licenses

All states require mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists to be licensed in the state in which they practice. Licensure requires a master’s degree and 2,000 to 4,000 hours of postdegree supervised clinical experience, sometimes referred to as an internship or residency. In addition, counselors and therapists must pass a state-recognized exam and complete annual continuing education classes.

Contact information for state boards regulating mental health counselors is available through the National Board for Certified Counselors.

Contact and licensing information for marriage and family therapists is available through the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards.

Important Qualities

Compassion. Counselors and therapists often work with people who are dealing with stressful and difficult situations, so they must be compassionate and empathize with their clients.

Interpersonal skills. Being able to work with different types of people is essential for counselors and therapists. They spend most of their time working directly with clients and other professionals and must be able to encourage good relationships.

Listening skills. Good listening skills are essential for mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists, both of whom need to give their full attention to their clients to understand their problems, values, and goals.

Organizational skills. Good organizational skills are especially important for counselors and therapists in private practice, who must keep track of payments and work with insurance companies.

Speaking skills. Mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists need to be able to communicate with clients effectively. They must express ideas and information in a way that clients can understand easily.

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Real Behavioral Health Professional Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Behavioral Health Professional	Southwest Behavioral Health Services	Mesa, AZ	Dec 10, 2012	$40,950
Behavioral Health Professional	Southwest Behavioral Health Services	Payson, AZ	Apr 30, 2012	$40,950
Behavioral Health Professional-Clinical Speciali	Home of The Innocents	Louisville, KY	Oct 01, 2012	$39,046
Behavioral Health Professional--Clinical Special	Home of The Innocents	New Albany, IN	Apr 01, 2013	$39,000 - $40,200
Behavioral Health Professional--Clinical Special	Home of The Innocents	New Albany, IN	Jul 01, 2013	$39,000 - $40,200
Behavioral Health Professional--Clinical Special	Home of The Innocents	New Albany, IN	Jul 15, 2013	$39,000 - $40,200
Behavioral Health Professional--Clinical Special	Home of The Innocents	New Albany, IN	Jul 31, 2013	$39,000 - $40,200
Behavioral Health Professional-Clinical Specialist	Home of The Innocents	Louisville, KY	Oct 01, 2009	$34,334

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Top Skills for A Behavioral Health Professional

Top Behavioral Health Professional Skills

Individual Treatment Plans
Behavioral Health Services
Crisis Intervention

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Assisted with creating individual treatment plans that build coping skills needed to move patient back into the home and community.
Added in-house skilled nursing/therapy and behavioral health services.
Provide supportive counseling/crisis intervention services to consumer, as needed.
Conducted Environmental rounds checks daily to ensure safety for patients and staff.
Provided professional mental health services to offenders recognized as having a mental illness diagnosis.