The Patient & Family Instructor/Educator provides specialized education sessions for patients and families, focusing on coping skills and understanding of illness. They also observe patient behavior and intervene as necessary to ensure a therapeutic environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have experience working with emotionally disturbed individuals in inpatient or outpatient settings and demonstrate knowledge of group leadership. Active pursuit of relevant certifications is a plus.
CommunicationPatient AdvocacyDocumentationEthical IssuesEducationSchedulingPatient CareGrowth And Development KnowledgeCrisis ManagementTherapeutic EnvironmentInterventionMotivational SkillsCoping SkillsGroup LeadershipBehavior ObservationSocial History
Job description
Responsibilities
(Social Work/ Counselor) Patient & Family Educator - Part-time Weekends This position conducts specialized patient and family education groups, and performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with skills and credentials.
Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development for the population served.
Previous experience in working with the emotionally disturbed in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Demonstrates knowledge of group leadership abilities.
Active pursuit of a Certification (AL) as Licensed Professional Counselor or Certified Counseling Associate, a plus.
New Hires MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.
Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.
We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
We currently treat: Acute Adults Acute Adolescents Forensic Adult Males Residential Males and Females Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Qualifications
Benefits
Career Development Opportunities
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Challenging And Rewarding Work Environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision And Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) With Company Match And Discounted Stock Plan
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities % Of Time 1.
Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patient rights, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
Serves as a role model for patients.
10% 2.
Observes patient behavior and notifies appropriate nursing staff of information.
5% 3.
Intervenes to decrease panic of disturbed patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
5% 4.
Documents appropriate information in progress notes as assigned and as per policy and procedure.
10% 5.
Utilizes the Master Treatment Plan to determine interventions with patients.
5% 6.
Consistently demonstrates competence in day-to-day scheduling of duties by completing tasks on time with little assistance from others as required.
5% 8.
Completes rounds as assigned.
10% 9.
Observes hospital policy concerning smoking regulations, telephone usage and other related rules governing conduct at work.
5% 10.
Gathers and completes social history information efficiently and accurately on assigned cases.
5% 11.
Identifies education needs of patients and families and tailors individual and group sessions to address these.
10% 12.
Comes to work in a timely manner and is willing to work overtime if needed.
5% 13.
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned; regularly helps co-workers.
5% 14.
Always exhibits a positive attitude when dealing with others in day-to-day work situations.
3% 15.
Provides patient and family education sessions and groups that motivate patients and families to participate and target positive coping skills and understanding of illness.
5% 16.
Identifies and reports to Director of Clinical Services or hospital leadership ethical and patient advocacy issues.
Suggests resolutions.
5% 17.
Identifies and reports to Director of Clinical Services or hospital leadership ethical and patient advocacy issues.
Suggests resolutions.
5% 18.
Other duties as assigned.
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Market context
Behavioral health educator roles in Alabama
In Alabama, patient and family instructor/educator roles are typically tied to behavioral health settings that need staff who can support individuals with emotional and psychiatric needs in inpatient or outpatient care. These positions are competitive because employers often look for experience with emotionally disturbed individuals, group leadership skills, and interest in relevant certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm the original posting and highlight any direct group facilitation or patient education experience in your application.
