Behavioral Counselor Ii - Acute Phys Rehab - Prn
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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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, Rio Rancho , Behavioral Counselor Ii - Acute Phys Rehab - Prn, Social Services , Santa Fe, New Mexico
