Mental Health Technician - FT Nights - Loyola University Health System

Description:

MacNeal Hospital's Behavioral Health Services Department is an adult psychiatric department, with five units and 69 beds. Unit size ranges from 11 to 14 beds. We provide comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of psychiatric diagnosis and alcohol detoxification.

MacNeal Hospital is seeking team members who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to positively impact the lives of people who were disproportionately affected by the gaps in the healthcare system, those with mental illness.

Safety is the forefront of all we do. Department leadership is committed to zero harm principles and dedication to ensuring patients get the best care.

MacNeal Behavioral Health is striving to change the mental health care that is provided on the Southwest Side of Chicago.

MacNeal Behavioral health offers support & guidance by our Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Managers, and nursing supervisors,

Job Duties:

The Mental Health Counselor/Technician works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients with related psychiatric conditions. Is knowledgeable about the assigned patient's treatment goals and intervenes as identified in the treatment plan. Is able to implement assigned aspects of the treatment plan under supervision. Facilitates or leads group psychoeducational sessions in the milieu and documents the sessions.  Effectively sets limits in the milieu, both with consistency and flexibility when necessary. Maintains a structured, therapeutic environment that addresses the age, developmental and psychological needs of the patient and includes individual time with assigned patients and conducting psycho-educational and other group activities per the unit schedule.

In coordination with the Registered Nurse and the interdisciplinary team of the department, provides behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients. Routinely performs patient care duties. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment and may assist in the admission, provision of patient care, discharge, and transfer of patients. Provides all services following established hospital/departmental policies and procedures.

Monitors patient's mental and social functioning and patient's response to treatment and report changes to RN/MD to assure optimal patient outcomes. Actively provides input on patients in shift report. Documents in the patient chart significant patient care observations, as observed through group, individual sessions, and within the milieu. Participates in the development and ongoing review of the patient's treatment plan and progress towards goals. Records patient observations, interventions, and outcomes in progress notes and flow sheets.

Schedule: Full-time, Night Shift, 12 hours

Location: MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn IL

The role you will contribute to:

-          Chronic Diagnosis/Intensive Treatment Unit:

o    This unit provides ample opportunity to strengthen de-escalation skills and provides a robust understanding of precipitating factors for mental illness and the effects of institutionalization.

-          Geriatric Unit

o    This unit provides care for behavioral health patients with depressive disorders, bipolar or schizophrenia in conjunction with aging and/or multiple other comorbidities.

General Inpatient Psychiatric Units:

o   This unit provides trauma informed care in a supportive environment to help individuals struggling with major depressive disorder, anxiety, alcohol or substance detoxification, and postpartum depression

Benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral rewards
• Differentials (evening, nights, weekends)
• Self-scheduling/every other weekend/rotating holiday schedule

Our promise to you:

Joining Loyola Medicine is about being a part of something bigger! We treat the human spirit, in our patients and our colleagues. We are a part of a community, which believes in the wholeness of each individual, and serves to uplift others in mind, body and spirit. We are passionate about your growth and success in your career at Loyola Medicine. We value you, for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. We also understand that we are better together.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.