at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Dekalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location DeKalb, Illinois
Business Unit Ben Gordon Center
Job REQID 137843
Job Function Mental Health/Social Services
Shift Day Job (1st)
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $24.29+ per hour based on experience
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Description
**This position comes with a $1,875 sign-on bonus**
The Behavioral Health Counselor reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Behavioral Health Counselor assists in providing patient assessments and treatment as directed. Under supervision, this role provides supportive counseling, case management, and community support services. The Counselor assesses patient and family needs, develops treatment plans, provides and evaluates patient care, and assists with discharge planning.
Responsibilities:
Screen and evaluate requests for service
Collect and report social history for assigned cases
Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations
Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals, and resources
Develop individual plans with clients utilizing available assessment tools
Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans
Implement individual plans through rehabilitation services such as case management, advocacy, outreach, skills training groups, social rehabilitation, community support, and support counseling
Provide linkage case management, participate in treatment planning, and discharge planning
Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment/intervention planning
Refer and link clients to other human services programs
Serve a a liaison to other agencies as needed
Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health
All NM Ben Gordon Center (WR849) employees, at the time of hire and annually, are required to have a valid State of Illinois driver's license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:
One year of experience interacting with clients in an outpatient setting
Equal Opportunity
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.
Current employees and former employees that have terminated in the last year are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $24.29+ per hour based on... For full info follow application link.
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 or sexual orientation.
