**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** 12 Hour Night Shift **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. Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/lumc) , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/gmh) , and MacNeal Hospital (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/macneal-hospital) ._** If you are a Mental Health Tech/Counselor who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! **We offer our MHT's:** + Flexible Shifts Available - We’ll work with you + Benefits from Day One + Daily Pay! Work today, Get paid today + Competitive Shift Differentials + Tuition Reimbursement + On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center) + Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center + Referral Rewards + Strong Team Culture + Career Growth Opportunities **What you’ll do:** The Mental Health Counselor 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. Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Participates in the care needs of all inpatients as requested or directed by Unit RN. 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 **What you’ll need for this job:** **Minimum Education:** + **Required:** Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of two (2) years of college with course work in psychology or a related field preferred of the equivalent combination of education and experience. + **Preferred:** Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred + **Specify Degree(s):** Psychology, Social Work, or related field **Minimum Experience:** + **Required:** 1-2 years of previous job-related experience + **Preferred:** Minimum of two (2) years Inpatient Psych experience preferred **.** **Licensure/Certifications:** + **Required:** Current CPR certification + **Preferred:** CPI certification Salary Range: $20.02 - $31.03 per hour _Actual compensation will fall within the range_ _but_ _may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles._ Trinity Health Benefits Summary (https://www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf) **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. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran