Psychiatric Counselor: Crisis Care & Group Therapy

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Psychiatric Counselor to provide direct patient care for psychiatric patients under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager, Charge orStaff Nurse. You will interact with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to rapidly identify and treat crises while supporting recovery.

Responsibilities include completing intake assessments, orienting patients, developing the Master Treatment Plan, facilitating groups across age ranges, assisting with ADLs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPR – Basic Life Support
• De-escalation training within six months of hire
• One year experience in a behavioral health unit or internship in a behavioral health field

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments including BHS Pre-Admission Assessment and admission forms; orient patient to unit and perform safety searches under RN direction.
• Plan and implement care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; begin and update the Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitate Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric groups; conduct Community and Wrap-Up and Expressive Therapy groups; assist with milieu management.
• Assist with ADLs under the Charge RN.
• Participate in BHS and unit work groups as requested.
• Report incidents affecting safety to Manager and Charge Nurse.
• Conduct telephone screenings to determine appropriate disposition.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health field

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Psychiatric Counselor to provide direct patient care for psychiatric patients under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager, Charge orStaff Nurse. You will interact with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to rapidly identify and treat crises while supporting recovery.

Responsibilities include completing intake assessments, orienting patients, developing the Master Treatment Plan, facilitating groups across age ranges, assisting with ADLs, and