The ACCS Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing daily monitoring and support to clients admitted to the ACCS. The Mental Health Counselor will also work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide immediate short-term support to individuals suffering from an acute psychiatric episode. ACCS is a 24 hour program which is composed of three shifts: 1st (7am- 3pm), 2nd (3-11pm) and 3rd (11p-7am) , including weekends and holidays. There is a \$1 differential for 3rd shift or weekend shifts. Available Shifts: 2ND SHIFT (3PM-11PM) THURSDAY-SATURDAY HS Diploma/GED - \$19.00 per hour / Bachelor\'s Degree - \$20.50 per hour \$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Qualifications: ? High School Diploma, Associates or Bachelors ? Must be at least 21 years old ? Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation ? Ability to work within a culturally diverse and inclusive environment ? Strong problem solving and decision making abilities ? Ability to communicate about/with the clients served in a manner which promotes their growth, human rights, and integration into the community Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency?s needs. ? Participates in treatment planning under the direction of clinical and nursing staff ? Participate in discharge planning by identifying needed referrals and completing them ? Maintains client confidentiality at all times ? Assist in assessment of client behavior ? Run both activity and therapeutic groups during their shift ? Assist in both the admission and discharge process ? Records progress notes in client?s charts every shift ? Assist clients in activities of daily living, as necessary ? Assist in meal preparation ? Help client in filling out MBY/Disability forms ? Provide daily upkeep to the unit ? Ability to move quickly in responding to emergencies ? Cross-trained in the policies, procedures and working with youth on YCCS to assist as needed with programmatic needs