What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Counselor-Inpatient Casual Rotating Shifts position at Woodstock Hospital?
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.
The Behavioral Health Counselor, under the direction of the Manager of Outpatient Mental Health, delivers direct care to the psychiatric patient. This role effectively interacts with the patients and their support network, and with the treatment milieu to facilitate positive patient outcomes. The Behavioral Health Counselor will perform these tasks in a fashion where he/she assures, embraces, and communicates the pledge, values and policies of NM.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors of Art or Science in Psychology or related field.
OR
- 5 years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Social Work Counseling, Psychology or related field
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.
