Psychiatric Counselor Behavioral Health Part-time Nights

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical/Vision/Dental

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor to deliver direct care in the behavioral health unit. You will work under the Patient Care Manager, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to rapidly identify and address crises while supporting patients and their families.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, CPR/BLS certification, and de‑escalation training within six months of hire, plus at least one year of behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CPR – Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• De-escalation training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments including BHS Pre‑Admission Assessment and forms, orient patient to unit, and perform body/belongings searches.
• Plan and implement care with the multi‑disciplinary team, and begin/update the Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitate groups for Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric populations, including Community/Wrap‑Up and Expressive Therapy groups; manage milieu.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) under direction of Charge RN.
• Participate in BHS/unit work groups and communicate incidents affecting safety to management.
• Conduct telephone screenings to determine appropriate disposition.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The salary range for this position is $22.99 - $32.19 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The 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.

• A Psychiatric Counselor, under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, Charge or Staff Nurse, delivers direct care to the psychiatric patient. Effectively interacts with the patient, their support network, and other members of the multi‑disciplinary treatment team to rapidly identify and treat the crisis that is occurring.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake's consisting of the BHS Pre‑Admission Assessment, all admission forms, Voluntary forms along with patient rights. Orients 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Background Check

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.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

NorthwesternMedicine Career Page

https://jobs.nm.org/benefits

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If sign‑on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.