Behavioral Interventionist - UI Health, General Psychiatric Nursing

Job Summary Position: Behavioral Interventionist – Adult Psychiatry Inpatient Unit. Full‑time, 0.5 FTE (working 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM with rotating weekends). Located in Chicago, IL. Hiring Department: Hosp Gen Psych Nurs. Work schedule: Day and evening shifts available. # of Positions: 4. Workplace Type: On‑site. Salary: $25.26–$39.08 per hour. Benefits Eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. 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and behavioral states such as effect (flat, bright tearful), thought content (logical, illogical), and behavior (withdrawn, agitated).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. Indirect 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 Bachelor’s Degree with 18 semester hours in one or more of the behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, political science, 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 of previous hospital experience preferred. RQI and CPI certification or intent to obtain one once hired. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required. Residency Requirement Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago