Psychiatric Counselor Full Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Psychiatric Counselor for Full-Time Evenings (3pm-11:30pm) with rotating weekends. You will provide direct care in the psychiatric unit under supervision and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to rapidly identify and treat crises.

The role requires at least one year of behavioral health experience, CPR/BLS certification, and de-escalation training within six months of hire; a BA/BS in a behavioral health field is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments including the BHS Pre-Admission Assessment and forms; orient patient to unit.
• Plan and implement care with the multi-disciplinary team and Master Treatment Plan.
• Facilitate groups for Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric populations and milieu management.
• Assist with ADLs under the direction of the Charge RN.
• Serve on BHS and unit work groups; communicate incidents to managers.
• Conduct telephone screenings with appropriate disposition based on calls.

Skills

CPR

De-escalation training

Behavioral health experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Psychiatric Counselor Full Time Evenings

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $23.60
• Salary Range Maximum: $33.04
• Compensation: USD 22.99 - USD 32.19 - hourly

Full-Time Evenings 3pm-11:30pm with rotating weekends

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?

Full-Time Evenings 3pm-11:30pm with rotating weekends

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. 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.

Required:

• One year experience in a behavioral health unit or one completed semester of internship in a behavioral health field.
• CPR – Basic Life Support
• De-escalation training within six months of hire

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.

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.

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