Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Winfield, Illinois
The Psychiatric Counselor provides direct care to psychiatric patients, including conducting intakes and implementing care plans with a multi-disciplinary team. They facilitate therapeutic groups and manage the unit milieu to ensure patient safety and crisis resolution.
Full-Time Days 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekends The Psychiatric 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. 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.
Conducts intake's consisting of the BHS Pre-Admission Assessment, all admission forms, Voluntary forms along with patient rights. Orient's 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.
Required: 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: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health science field Experience in mental health substance abuse
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
Minimum : $22.99
Maximum: $32.19 Compensation: USD 22.99 - USD 32.19 - hourly
A Bachelor's degree and one year of behavioral health experience or a completed internship are required. Candidates must possess CPR Basic Life Support certification and obtain de-escalation training within six months of hire.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
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