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Company Description

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 healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

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, assists in providing patient assessments and treatment as directed. Under supervision, provides supportive counseling, case management, and community support services. Assesses patient and patient's 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.
  • Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues.
  • Refer and link clients to other human services programs.
  • Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed.
  • Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s in Behavioral Health
  • All NM, Ben Gordon Center (WR849) employees, at point 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
  • Advance verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

  • One year of experience interacting with clients in an outpatient setting

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.

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