Evening Psychiatric Counselor – Crisis Care & Groups

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor for full-time evening shifts (3pm-11:30pm) with rotating weekends in Winfield, IL. The role supports the mission and works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide direct psychiatric care.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, Master Treatment Plan development, group facilitation across age ranges, ADL assistance, and safety reporting to the Charge Nurse. A Bachelor's degree, CPR‑BLS, and de-escalation training are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• One year of experience in a behavioral health unit or one completed internship in a behavioral health field.
• CPR – Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• De-escalation training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake assessments including BHS Pre-Admission, forms, and patient rights; orients patient to unit and conducts body searches under RN supervision.
• Plans and implements care with the multi-disciplinary team; contributes to the Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitates groups for Adolescent to Geriatric populations; conducts Community/Wrap-Up and Expressive Therapy groups.
• Assists with ADLs under the direction of the Charge RN.
• Participates in BHS and unit work groups as requested; communicates incidents affecting safety to management.
• Performs telephone screenings to determine appropriate disposition based on calls.

Skills

CPR – Basic Life Support

De-escalation training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor for full-time evening shifts (3pm-11:30pm) with rotating weekends in Winfield, IL. The role supports the mission and works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide direct psychiatric care.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, Master Treatment Plan development, group facilitation across age ranges, ADL assistance, and safety reporting to the Charge Nurse. A Bachelor's degree, CPR‑BLS, and de-escalation training are required.