Psychiatric Counselor - Day Shift, Team-Based Care, Benefits

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor for a full-time day shift (7am - 3:30pm) with rotating weekends. You will deliver direct care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support patients and their families in crisis interventions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least one year in behavioral health and CPR certification, with a focus on de-escalation techniques. Northwestern Medicine emphasizes a patient-first approach and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year experience in a behavioral health unit or one completed internship in a behavioral health field.
• CPR – Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake's consisting of the BHS Pre-Admission Assessment, all admission forms, Voluntary forms along with patient rights.
• Orient 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; begin and update the Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitates groups and therapy sessions for Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric populations.
• Assists with ADLs under Charge RN direction.
• Communicates incidents to Manager and Charge Nurse that may affect safety.
• Conducts telephone screenings to determine disposition.

Skills

CPR – Basic Life Support

De-escalation training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Psychiatric Counselor for a full-time day shift (7am - 3:30pm) with rotating weekends. You will deliver direct care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support patients and their families in crisis interventions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least one year in behavioral health and CPR certification, with a focus on de-escalation techniques. Northwestern Medicine emphasizes a patient-first approach and comprehensive benefits.