Psychiatric Counselor Behavioral Health Part-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor for a part-time day shift. The role involves intake assessments, collaborative care planning, and facilitating therapy groups for diverse age ranges.

You will assist with ADLs and participate in unit safety discussions while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality. The position requires one year in a behavioral health setting or a completed internship, with CPR/BLS certification and de-escalation training within six

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a behavioral health unit or internship in behavioral health.
• CPR/BLS certification is required or obtained within six months.
• De-escalation training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake assessments including BHS Pre-Admission forms and patient rights.
• Plans and implements care with the multi-disciplinary team and Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitates groups for Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric populations; conducts expressive therapy.
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living under RN direction.
• Participates in unit work groups and communicates safety incidents to leadership.
• Conducts telephone screenings to determine appropriate disposition.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Psychiatric Counselor Behavioral Health Part-time Days

• Part-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $22.99
• Salary Range Maximum: $32.19
• Compensation: USD 22.99 - USD 32.19 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Psychiatric Counselor reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Conducts intake's consisting of the BHS Pre-Admission Assessment, all admission forms, Voluntary forms along with patient rights. Orient's patient to unit and conducts body and belongings search under the direction of the Charge RN.
• Plans and implements care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Able to begin and add to the Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitates groups, educational, and focus to Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric population. Conducts Community and Wrap- Up and Expressive Therapy Groups along with milieu management.
• Under the direction of the Charge RN assists with ADL's.
• Serves on BHS and unit work groups when requested.
• Communicates to Manager and Charge Nurse any incidents regarding patients and staff that may compromise unit safety.
• Conducts telephone screenings (inquiry calls) in a fashion resulting in appropriate disposition based on the phone contact.

Education:

Certification:

• CPR – Basic Life Support
• De-escalation training within six months of hire

Experience:

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

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health science field
• Experience in mental health substance abuse

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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