Psychiatric Counselor Behavioral Health Full Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

1d•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Psychiatric Counselor delivers direct care to psychiatric patients under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, Charge Nurse, or Staff Nurse. The role interacts with patients, their support networks, and the multidisciplinary treatment team to identify and treat crises. The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE, working 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with every other weekend required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
CPR – Basic Life Support certification.
Complete de-escalation training within six months of hire.
One year of experience in a behavioral health unit or one completed semester of internship in a behavioral health field.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health science field.
Experience in mental health or substance abuse.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake procedures, including the BHS Pre-Admission Assessment, admission and voluntary forms, and patient-rights information.
Orient patients to the unit and conduct searches of patients and belongings under the direction of the Charge RN.
Plan and implement care collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the Master Treatment Plan.
Facilitate groups, educational activities, and focus groups for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Conduct Community, Wrap-Up, and Expressive Therapy groups and manage the milieu.
Assist patients with activities of daily living under the direction of the Charge RN.
Serve on BHS and unit work groups when requested.
Communicate incidents involving patients or staff that could compromise unit safety to the Manager and Charge Nurse.
Conduct telephone screenings and determine an appropriate disposition based on the call.