Part-Time Psychiatric Counselor, Behavioral Health

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine's Psychiatric Counselor position in Illinois offers a part-time daytime schedule within our Behavioral Health team. You will deliver direct care to psychiatric patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to master treatment planning.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of behavioral health experience, a Behavioral Health-related degree, CPR/BLS certification, and de-escalation training.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a behavioral health unit or one completed internship in a behavioral health field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and orient patients to the unit.
• Plan and implement care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and update the Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitate groups for Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric populations and support milieu management.
• Assist with ADLs under the direction of the Charge RN.
• Communicate incidents to Manager and Charge Nurse to maintain unit safety.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health science field

CPR – Basic Life Support

De-escalation training within six months of hire

Job description

Northwestern Medicine's Psychiatric Counselor position in Illinois offers a part-time daytime schedule within our Behavioral Health team. You will deliver direct care to psychiatric patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to master treatment planning.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of behavioral health experience, a Behavioral Health-related degree, CPR/BLS certification, and de-escalation training.