Mental Health Tech

IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts Available - We’ll work

Benefits from Day One

Daily Pay

Competitive Shift Differentials

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center

Childcare

Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child?

Job summary

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join its Behavioral Health Services team. The role supports adults with psychiatric conditions, implementing treatment plans and leading group psychoeducational sessions in a multi-disciplinary setting.

The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a nationally recognized health system.

Qualifications

• Two years of college with coursework in psychology or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field strongly preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience required; inpatient psych experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients with psychiatric conditions.
• Know the patient treatment goals and intervene as identified in the treatment plan.
• Implement assigned aspects of the treatment plan under supervision.
• Facilitate or lead group psychoeducational sessions and document sessions.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Participate in care needs of all inpatients as requested by Unit RN.

Skills

Psychology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Patient care empathy

Education

Two years college in psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related field

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Full time - 12-hour shifts 7am - 7pm MacNeal Hospital's Behavioral Health Services Department is an adult psychiatric department, with five units and 69 beds. Unit size ranges from 11 to 14 beds. We provide comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of psychiatric diagnosis and alcohol detoxification. Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, & MacNeal Hospital.

If you are a Mental Health Tech who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! We offer our MHT's:

• Flexible Shifts Available - We’ll work with you
• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare
• Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What you’ll do:

• The Mental Health Counselor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients with related psychiatric conditions.
• Is knowledgeable about the assigned patient’s treatment goals and intervenes as identified in the treatment plan.
• Is able to implement assigned aspects of the treatment plan under supervision.
• Facilitates or leads group psychoeducational sessions in the milieu and documents the sessions.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Participates in the care needs of all inpatients as requested or directed by Unit RN.

What you’ll need for this job:

• Minimum Education: Required: Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of two (2) years of college with course work in psychology or a related field preferred of the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred Specify Degree(s): Psychology, Social Work, or related field Residency: N/A
• Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience. Preferred: Minimum of two (2) years Inpatient Psych experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Required: Current CPR certification Preferred: CPI certification.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $20.02 - $31.03per hour. Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.