Psychiatric Counselor Full Time Evenings

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intakes consisting of the BHS Pre-Admission Assessment, all admission forms, Voluntary forms along with patient rights
• Orients 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 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 qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health science field
• Experience in mental health substance abuse

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