Psychiatric Counselor
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: Job Summary: MedStar Health is looking for a
Psychiatric Counselor to join our team! The ideal candidate will
provide therapeutic interventions and make independent clinical
decisions about patient rehab skills. As a Psychiatric Counselor,
you will provide assessment, screening, and treatment services to
inpatient psychiatric patients. Assists in the development and
planning of care as part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the
Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the
"Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar
Health can be your next great career move! Primary Duties: -
Completes documentation relevant to activities. Complies with and
ensures adherence to documentation standards. Complies with data
collection, entry, and reporting requirements. Completes vital
signs, including blood pressure and reports results to RN. -
Participates as member of the treatment team to develop and
implement multidisciplinary treatment plans and plans of care and
to monitor treatment progress. - Participates in the management of
aggressive patients as needed to ensure the safety of patient,
self, and others. Recognizes early warning signs of escalating
behaviors and intervenes as appropriate. Provides effective
clinical services including therapeutic and educational groups for
patients and families. - Provides effective individual and family
interventions as needed. Provides support to Emergency Department
staff for behavioral health issues as needed. - Serves as liaison
to referral sources, outside agencies, third-party payors, and
other interested parties as appropriate and within limits of
confidentiality. Utilizes coaching and prompting techniques to
foster self-care. Reports any patient care needs to the RN.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in psychology or related
behavioral health discipline. - 1-2 years' experience in the
delivery of services to a psychiatric population. - BLS (Basic Life
Support). - Master’s degree preferred. This position has a hiring
range of : USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 /Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Columbia , Psychiatric Counselor, Healthcare , Baltimore, Maryland
