Impactful Behavioral Health Psychiatric Counselor

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical/Vision/Dental

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor to deliver direct care in the behavioral health unit. You will work under the Patient Care Manager, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to rapidly identify and address crises while supporting patients and their families.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, CPR/BLS certification, and de‑escalation training within six months of hire, plus at least one year of behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CPR – Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• De-escalation training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments including BHS Pre‑Admission Assessment and forms, orient patient to unit, and perform body/belongings searches.
• Plan and implement care with the multi‑disciplinary team, and begin/update the Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitate groups for Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric populations, including Community/Wrap‑Up and Expressive Therapy groups; manage milieu.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) under direction of Charge RN.
• Participate in BHS/unit work groups and communicate incidents affecting safety to management.
• Conduct telephone screenings to determine appropriate disposition.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor to deliver direct care in the behavioral health unit. You will work under the Patient Care Manager, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to rapidly identify and address crises while supporting patients and their families.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, CPR/BLS certification, and de‑escalation training within six months of hire, plus at least one year of behavioral health experience.