Psychiatric Counselor Behavioral Health Full Time Evenings

3pm-11:30pm with rotating weekends. 

The Psychiatric Counselor reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations 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 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 ADLs.
• 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 :

Required:

• Bachelors 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:

• Bachelors degree in a behavioral health science field
• Experience in mental health substance abuse

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time