Behavioral Counselor II - Acute Psych Adult - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: Secures background
information from patients and their families for social evaluation
of environment and family relationships. Discusses information
obtained in patient and family interviews with physicians, nursing
staff, and other hospital and community personnel. Assists patients
in finding resources they will need in their homes following
discharge. Acts in a liaison role between hospital and family when
patient is transferred to other hospital facilities
Responsibilities: - Utilize assessment data to ascertain
psychosocial risk factors and develop individualized treatment
plans for each patient - Responsible for implementing clinical
interventions that promote, maintain or restore mental health,
effect rehabilitation and facilitate developmental progression
Requirements: Education/Skills - Master’s degree in Social Work
(MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
required Experience - Requires a minimum of three (3) years of
experience providing behavioral health, social services, or
counseling support in a healthcare, hospital, or community-based
setting, including experience conducting patient and family
assessments and coordinating care or resources. - Requires
demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care
teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and community agencies,
to support discharge planning, care transitions, and continuity of
care. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - Current,
unrestricted licensure in the State of Texas, Louisiana, or New
Mexico is required, or the ability to obtain licensure in the
applicable state prior to start date. - Acceptable licenses may
include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed
Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent state-recognized
behavioral health licensure, consistent with scope of practice and
role responsibilities. - Basic Life Support required Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: Christus Health, Albuquerque , Behavioral Counselor II - Acute Psych Adult - PRN, Social Services , Santa Fe, New Mexico
