Behavioral Interventionist - UI Health, General Psychiatric Nursing

Behavioral Interventionist - UI Health, General Psychiatric Nursing Hiring Department: Hosp Gen Psych Nurs Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040513

FTE: 0.5

Work Schedule: 3:00PM - 11:00PM with rotating weekends Shift: day and evening shifts available # of Positions: 4 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: June 24, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $25.26 - 39.08 / Hourly Wage This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: The Adult Psychiatry Inpatient Unit is seeking a full time Behavioral Interventionist. This position will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The Behavioral Interventionist delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Behavioral Interventionist also provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice and Magnet's Five Models of Care in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Behavioral Interventionist functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals. Duties & Responsibilities Provides care for patients who have a mental illness, emotional conditions, and/or developmental disabilities. Systematically observes, reports, and documents subjectively and objectively the covert and overt baseline data regarding patients' psychological and behavioral states such as effect (flat, bright tearful), thought content (logical, illogical), and behavior (withdrawn, agitated). Develops and maintains therapeutic alliances with patients and their families; facilitates, leads, and/or participates in scheduled individual or group therapeutic patient activities and/or patient groups, coordinates activities with professional staff members/treatment. Plans therapeutic outings, off-unit tests, and procedures; assists patients with the activities of daily living, accompanies patients to off-unit tests/procedures/outings when necessary. Evaluates the value of activities as they apply to the improved mental/emotional state of the patient. Indicates cooperation with a Registered Nurse, develops, implements, and evaluates a course of action for each patient (such as behavior modification). Performs routine measurements of the state of the patient's physical health (such as measuring weight). Implements portions of the nursing care program as assigned by the Registered Nurse, such as monitoring patients' physical and emotional well‑being via continual observation of patients' behavior modification, assessing calorie counts (anorexics), and reporting to nursing/medical staff/treatment. Evaluates patient response and attempts to modify behavior through interventions outlined by the treatment team. Assists with verbal de‑escalation, distraction, redirection, seclusion, and restraining patients exhibiting explosive and aggressive behaviors. Participates in patient care conferences, staff meetings, in-service training, the orientation of new staff, and continuing education programs. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree with 18 semester hours in one or more of the behavioral sciences (i.e. psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, political science, etc. or a closely related field). Four (4) years (48 months) of direct patient care experience in a psychiatric or mental health care setting. Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification. Preferred Qualifications One (1) - two (2) years previous hospital experience preferred. RQI and CPI certification or to be obtained once hired. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago