Mental Health Professional
CGH Medical CenterIllinois, United States
Posted March 24, 2026
46000 - 69000 USD
About the Company
CGH Medical Center is a progressive acute care facility located in the Rock River Valley region of Northern Illinois. Since opening in 1909, CGH has earned a strong reputation throughout the region and consistently receives high ratings for positive public awareness and patient satisfaction. CGH Medical Center is committed to meeting expanding patient needs and to providing leadership in the field of healthcare. Inpatient services include a 36-bed medical unit, a 29-bed surgical unit, 10 birthing center suites, 6 pediatric beds, and 18 CCU/ICU/Biotelemetry beds. Outpatient services include a state-of-the-art Cath Lab and CAP accredited laboratory. Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging services include a 64-ring CT scanner, nuclear medicine with SPECT scanning, ultrasound, digital mammography and high field MRI. Other departments and services include a neurology laboratory, a GI laboratory and nutritional support, pain management, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy. In addition, CGH offers an ambulatory surgical center, a Digestive Disease Center, physical and occupational therapy, a diabetic education department, a wound care center, pre-hospital paramedic level EMS, and a 24-hour trauma ready emergency department. Also, CGH clinics devoted to offering you and your family members of all ages access to high-quality healthcare that's just around the corner from wherever you live.
Job Description
Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. The Mental Health Professional plans, conducts, and supervises therapeutic activities designed to support clinical and behavioral stabilization under the direction of the Licensed Clinical Therapist.
Requirements
- Assess patients’ needs using observation, medical records, and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patients’ families, and patients
- Implements treatment plans to support stabilization of patients in behavioral health crisis
- Evaluates patients’ capabilities and prepares recommendations on placement of patients in activity programs
- Conducts, and supervises completion of group or individual recreational, social, and related therapeutic activities for psychiatric patients at CGH
- Participates in activities designed to ensure the safety of staff and patients on the unit
- Collaborates with the licensed therapist and medical staff on a holistic and individualized plan of care including discharge planning
- Demonstrates ability to display compassion, empathy, and calmness in all situations, including stressful interactions with patients/families/visitors/coworkers
- Intervenes appropriately and therapeutically in crisis situations using crisis intervention prevention techniques (i.e. MOAB)
- Maintains a professional attitude and behavior which enhances the efficacy therapeutic environment
- Maintains good working relations among all unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication
- Supports an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
- Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
- Gift Shop Discount
- CGH Day Care Discount
- CGH Dietary Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- CGH Pharmacy Discount
- CGH Vision Center Discount
