Mental Health Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry Part Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

6 days ago

Illinois$54K - $73KPart TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Mental Health Worker – Part Time Days, Inpatient in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in initial and on-going identification of patient problems and strengths.

Works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the development of treatment plans.

Communicates patient status to registered nurse (inpatient) or licensed health professional (outpatient).

Provides individual and group intervention to meet patient needs as directed by a licensed health professional.

Requirements

Identifies performance areas for improvement and/or growth and pursues relevant educational opportunities.

Participates in Departmental in-service training, Grand Rounds, workshops and seminars.

Shares acquired information/knowledge with other staff members.

Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $54K - $73K

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Patient MonitoringCrisis PreventionInterdisciplinary TeamworkTreatment PlanningPatient CareGroup InterventionMilieu ManagementDocumentationCommunicationSafety ProceduresSelf-Care Assistance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry Part Time Days at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($36k–$36k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Monitoring, Crisis Prevention, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Treatment Planning, Patient Care, Group Intervention, Milieu Management, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Worker assists in providing care for individuals and groups under supervision, focusing on maintaining a therapeutic environment and identifying patient strengths and problems. Responsibilities include communicating patient status, providing interventions, leading supportive groups...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, 401k Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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