Mental Health Support Specialist — Patient-Centered Care

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support patients under supervision of a registered nurse or licensed health professional. The role focuses on providing care, supporting therapeutic environments, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities include identifying patient needs, leading groups, assisting with daily living skills, documenting clinical information, and ensuring a safe environment in compliance with

Qualifications

• BA/BS from a college or university.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient problems and strengths.
• Develop treatment plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate patient status to nurses and licensed health professionals.
• Provide individual and group interventions.
• Lead or co-lead supportive groups as directed by the manager.
• Help patients develop social, daily living and problem solving skills.
• Document timely, accurate clinical information in the patient’s medical record.
• Maintain a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, families and staff.

Education

BA/BS from a college or university

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support patients under supervision of a registered nurse or licensed health professional. The role focuses on providing care, supporting therapeutic environments, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities include identifying patient needs, leading groups, assisting with daily living skills, documenting clinical information, and ensuring a safe environment in compliance with