BHS Employment Specialist-Full Time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The BHS Employment Specialist is a member of a multidisciplinary team and assists in providing patient assessments and treatment as directed. Under supervision, the specialist provides supportive employment services to people with mental illness who are interested in obtaining competitive employment in the community. The role implements vocational assessments, job development, and follow-along supports, and coordinates with local and state-operated facilities, such as DRS and DHS, to assist clients in obtaining employment.

The position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, relevant policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At the point of hire and annually, employees must have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience interacting with clients in an outpatient setting.
• Knowledge of the IPS program.

Responsibilities

• Provide services based on the eight principles of IPS.
• Collect and report social history for assigned cases.
• Intervene in, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations.
• Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals, and resources.
• Submit timely documentation.
• Develop individual plans with clients using available assessment tools.
• Review cases and develop individual plans with an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement individual plans through rehabilitation services, including case management, advocacy, outreach, skills training groups, social rehabilitation, community support, and counseling.
• Provide linkage case management and participate in treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Consult with center staff about problem assessment and treatment or intervention planning.
• Consult with other service agencies on case-specific and programmatic issues.
• Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed, such as DRS and DHS.
• Train providers and non-providers in areas related to service specialties.
• Complete vocational assessments.
• Provide job development training and follow-along support, such as resume preparation, contacting employers, and interview skills.
• Engage in employer contacts in the community.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level