Behavioral Health Specialist - Evenings and Nights Available!

Behavioral Health Specialist - Evenings and Nights Available! Clinical Northbrook, IL, Northbrook, IL, US 9 days ago Requisition ID: 1290 Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Hourly At SunCloud Health, we understand the importance of comprehensive evaluation, accurate determination of the appropriate level of care based on clinical condition, building integrated care teams around our patient’s condition, and providing a healing space—all optimally designed to treat the whole person. We believe integrated and continuous care is the key to helping our patients achieve and maintain long term health and wellness. We care about results that matter to you, and we hold ourselves accountable for our role in the delivery of care. We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care at a reasonable price. Our commitment is simple – we pledge to work with and for our patients in a way that puts them first and that enables us to provide the best possible care in an integrated and collaborative way. We will work with our patients’ families, their other providers and their payers to ensure our goals are aligned and in the best interest of our patients. Primary Responsibilities Include: Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients that support the treatment plan. Provides individual patient support through group monitoring. Actively participates in the maintenance of a structured and safe milieu and follows all policies and procedures related to patient/milieu safety. Attends required group supervision with supervisor. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team primary to plan and coordinate treatment based on patients’ needs; also utilizes the clinical record as a source of information. Reports changes in patient status to the Site Director and/or therapist and implements modifications in the treatment plan. Monitors and records patients’ progress with respect to individualized treatment goals. Recognizes the precursors of potential crisis and unsafe patient behavior and intervenes to de-escalate patients utilizing the least restrictive and therapeutic means of intervention. Completes all required documentation according to policies and procedures and ensures that daily clinical notes document the patients’ progress in meeting their treatment goals Promotes exceptional customer service throughout the program. Facilitates active patient participation in the treatment process. Other duties as assigned Requirements: Bachelor’s or Associates degree or equivalent in Human Services, Masters is preferred Licensed, or license eligible Experience providing mental health, eating disorders and/or substance abuse treatment services is preferred Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; behavioral therapy methods; the assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders; and familiarity with the principles of 12-step recovery Develops knowledge of eating disorders, chemical dependency and other relevant issues and demonstrates competency in providing and implementing resident care. Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics Skilled in communicating ideas and instructions, verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely Physical Demands Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, walk, climb stairs and drive possibly for extended periods. Must possess the ability to provide physical restraint to the residents Must have visual, hearing and learning capabilities necessary to perform the essential functions described above #J-18808-Ljbffr SunCloud Health