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Of essential job functions Monitors resident's behaviors and psychiatric symptoms and intervenes appropriately as needed. Identifies emerging psychiatric symptoms and consults with appropriate clinicians in a timely manner to ensure proper mental health services are initiated. Conducts individual counseling sessions with residents during transitional periods and as needed to help the residents improve their coping skills through the use of basic behavioral modification and social learning principles. Constructs behavioral contracts for problem behaviors with residents and educates staff and the residents regarding the implantation of the contract. Provides positive reinforcements to resident's courage appropriate behaviors. Counsels with residents and staff regarding specific behavioral problems, daily decision making, and conflict resolutions, as required. Coordinates residents' medication supplies, monitors medication inventories and refills, and audits all medication documentation. ...Behavioral Health, Behavioral, Counselor, Integration, Health, Behavior, Healthcare