Mental Health Counselor NEX
$50,128–$75,192 year
On-site · Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Provide inpatient mental health services for adults in an Aurora Psychiatric Hospital setting, including monitoring individual, group and family therapies, assisting with admission/discharge, conducting mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services. Maintain timely and accurate documentation per guidelines, perform safety checks and unit tours for new patients, manage milieu to ensure a ligature-free environment, and support clinical staff with vital signs, blood sugar and ADLs. Emphasis on patient-focused care and collaboration across care teams; requires ability to work rotating shifts and handle potentially stressful situations in an inpatient psychiatric environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Sociology or related field
- Two years experience
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
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