Norwegian American Hospital
Mental Health Counselor - Behavioral Health (Full Time - Day shift)
Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Mental Health Counselor - Behavioral Health (Full Time - Day shift)
Job Category : Behavioral Health
Requisition Number : MENTA003755
Posted : December 10, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Description
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.
Running Behavioral Health groups.
CPR certification Required . CPI a Plus.
The hospital prohibits discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.
Qualifications Behaviors Required Team Player Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert Considered a thought leader on a subject
Education Required Bachelors or better in Psychology.
Licenses & Certifications Required BLS - Basic Life Supt
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : MENTA003755
Posted : December 10, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Description
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.
Running Behavioral Health groups.
CPR certification Required . CPI a Plus.
The hospital prohibits discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.
Qualifications Behaviors Required Team Player Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert Considered a thought leader on a subject
Education Required Bachelors or better in Psychology.
Licenses & Certifications Required BLS - Basic Life Supt
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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