Behavioral Health Counselor-Part Time

Northwestern Medicine; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health in Wheaton, IL is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Counselor to join a multidisciplinary team. Under supervision, you will assist with patient assessments, develop treatment plans, provide counseling, and support discharge planning for adolescents in partial hospital and outpatient programs.

You will screen service requests, collect social histories, intervene in crises, and coordinate with community resources to link clients to needed services; prior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Behavioral Health.
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract.
• CPR - Basic Life Support certification.
• One year of experience interacting with clients in an outpatient setting is preferred.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate requests for service.
• Collect and report social history for assigned cases.
• Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations.
• Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals and resources.
• Develop individual plans with clients utilizing available assessment tools.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans.
• Implement individual plans through rehabilitation services such as case management, advocacy, outreach, skills training groups, social rehabilitation, community support and support counseling.
• Provide linkage case management, participate in treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment/intervention planning.
• Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues.
• Refer and link clients to other human services programs.
• Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed.
• Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Behavioral Health

Job description

Description

Location:7 Blanchard Circle, Wheaton, IL

Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health in Wheatonoffers treatment for emotional and mental health conditions and disorders affecting adolescents (ages 13-18).

• Partial Hospital All-Day Program


• Intensive Outpatient Half-Day Program


• School Avoidance Program

TheBehavioral Health Counselorreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, assists in providing patient assessments and treatment as directed. Under supervision, provides supportive counseling, case management, and community support services. Assesses patient and patient's family needs, develops treatment plans, provides and evaluates patient care, and assists with discharge planning.

May involve a small caseload and/or covering for FT therapists as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate requests for service.


• Collect and report social history for assigned cases.


• Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations.


• Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals and resources.


• Develop individual plans with clients utilizing available assessment tools.


• Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans.


• Implement individual plans through rehabilitation services such as case management, advocacy, outreach, skills training groups, social rehabilitation, community support and support counseling.


• Provide linkage case management, participate in treatment planning and discharge planning.


• Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment/intervention planning.


• Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues.


• Refer and link clients to other human services programs.


• Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed.


• Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's in Behavioral Health

Licensure

• All NM, Ben Gordon Center (WR849) employees, at point of hire and annually, are required to have a valid State of Illinois driver's license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract

Certification

• CPR - Basic Life Support

Behavioral Attributes

• Advance verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• One year of experience interacting with clients in an outpatient setting

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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