Mental Health Worker - Every Other Weekend

We see your potential. At Emerson Health, you will be supported, respected, and empowered to lead.

Join a compassionate, close-knit team where your voice is heard—and your impact is real. At Emerson Health, excellence is personal. As a Counselor in our inpatient behavioral health unit, you will lead by example—supporting patients, mentoring peers, and helping shape a healing environment rooted in dignity, safety, and respect.

Our behavioral health unit is known for its calm, therapeutic setting and for a culture built on teamwork, discretion, and trust. We rely on proactive de-escalation techniques, and our unit consistently maintains an outstanding safety record for both patients and staff. Leadership is always nearby—and always engaged.

Here, you are not just part of a team—you are part of a community. We see the people behind the job titles and make sure you have the time, training, and support to thrive.

Your Role

• Partner in the development and delivery of individualized patient care plans
• Lead therapeutic groups and provide one-on-one patient support
• Help ensure safe, compassionate admissions and a calm unit environment
• Mentor and support mental health counselors during shifts
• Collaborate closely with the Charge Nurse and interdisciplinary team
• Accurately document patient interactions and observations
• Welcome and help train new team members
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and a positive patient experience
• Advocate for patient dignity, safety, and rights
• Support continuous improvement efforts on the unit and hospital-wide

Why Emerson Health’s Behavioral Health Unit?

We see you—and we support you.

• Supportive leadership: Unit managers are hands-on, visible, and part of the care team
• Healing environment: A bright, calm unit designed for recovery—for patients and staff alike
• Team-first culture: We work as one, across roles, with mutual respect and shared purpose
• Empowered care: Our team uses discretion, collaboration, and evidence-based strategies to keep patients—and each other—safe
• Career with meaning: Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your voice and nurtures your growth

If you are passionate about behavioral health and ready to bring your skills to a place that sees your value—both as a professional and a person—we would love to meet you.

Apply today and discover what personalized excellence feels like.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, Behavioral Health Nursing, provides comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with the stated philosophy and objectives of the Behavioral Health Department and Nursing Service Department. The Mental Health Counselor is accountable for the safety of the care they deliver.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred.  Degree in a field related to mental health preferred.

Experience
Minimum one year experience in inpatient psychiatric environment or psychiatric triage preferred.

Licensure and/or Certification
BLS healthcare provider required.
CPI achieved within 3 months of hire required.

Skills
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Organizational skills.
Computer skills.
Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to maintain confidential information.