Mental Health Counselor - Behavioral Health - Multiple Shifts Available

Humboldt Park Health•Chicago, IL

1d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Humboldt Park Health is expanding its Behavioral Health team to meet the growing mental health needs of the community. This is an evergreen job posting, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed, community-based acute care hospital committed to providing patient-centered, quality care and supporting individuals and families through various outreach programs. As a Mental Health Counselor, you will make a meaningful impact while working with a compassionate and collaborative Behavioral Health team.

Requirements

Bachelors degree Required.
CPR certification Required.

Nice To Haves

CPI a Plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating care for a group of patients for a designated period to achieve clinical outcomes.
Manages hand-off communication with incoming and outgoing shifts; conducts rounds to familiarize self with patients on the unit.
Manages the admission process up to the nursing assessment including contraband checks and new patient orientation and the discharge process specific to accurate return of belongings.
Routinely provides one to one assistance to assigned patients.
Demonstrates the ability to supervise the therapeutic milieu including de-escalation techniques.
Participates in department/unit performance improvement activities.
Provides assistance with the basic activities of living as required, instructs on all aspects of self-care.
Executes directives provided by the charge nurse.
Milieu management abilities.
Running Behavioral Health groups.
Verbal de-escalation skills.