Inpatient Mental Health Counselor — Part Time

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health's South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health professional to support inpatient services. The role involves working on the IU 3NS unit, collaborating with the clinical team to promote patient recovery.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Sociology (or related field) and at least two years of experience, with three shifts per month and 12-hour shifts including weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Sociology or related field.
• Two years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide various inpatient mental health services with the goal of patient recovery.
• Monitor individual, group and family therapies.
• Assist with admission and discharge process.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals and intervention services.
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to federal, state and AAH guidelines.
• Perform patient belong check, safety check and provide a tour of the unit for any new patients.
• Provide overall milieu management ensuring a safe and ligature free environment of care.
• Assist clinical staff in performing patient vital signs, blood sugar and ADLS.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Computer literacy

BLS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Sociology

Two years experience

Job description

Advocate Health's South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health professional to support inpatient services. The role involves working on the IU 3NS unit, collaborating with the clinical team to promote patient recovery.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Sociology (or related field) and at least two years of experience, with three shifts per month and 12-hour shifts including weekends or holidays as needed.