Mental Health Clinical Therapist I NCH Arlington Heights

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Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: (if applicable)

• Position: Mental Health Clinical Therapist I

• Location: Arlington Heights IL

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: 7:30-4:00 Monday-Friday

• Required Travel: no

What you will do:

Providing quality clinical therapeutic services to patient populations and their families/significant others. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organizations treatment program and philosophy and assuring the deliverance of quality treatment.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of assigned patient population. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of the patients as well as the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.

• Conducts psychosocial assessments by interviewing the patient and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.

• Contacts appropriate previous and current tertiary caregivers to obtain relevant collateral clinical data that may be needed for the patients coordination of care treatment planning and discharge planning.

• Develops implements and monitors progress of the patients individualized treatment plan.

• Conducts daily group and individual assessments to identify issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient one-on-one and transcribing relevant information.

• Provides individual group and family process-oriented counseling sessions. Conducts educational after care support and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities.

• Participates in regular clinical team meetings/staffing and provides input on the psychosocial disease management and case management needs of the patient.

• Demonstrates an understanding and adheres to all procedures and legislation which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment facility.

• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community resources (12 step support meetings recovery homes and residential treatment facilities) and medical allied staff expertise to assure an appropriate discharge liaison is implemented.

• Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues that are required by hospital policy and state or federal law. Serves as the facilities representative in legal proceedings resulting from said reports.

• Maintains accurate and timely medical records including psycho-social assessments family session and daily progress notes to include school personnel and other community collateral involvement. Provides descriptions of therapeutic interventions and patient response for discharge planning process.

• Schedules attends and documents court hearings as required such as involuntary admission guardianship etc.

• May provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls.

• Participates in activities that enhance professional growth and development. May serve as a spokesperson before professional or community groups.

• Demonstrates conduct in keeping with LOH ethical standards.

• Complies with facility safety infection control and security program.

• Floats to alternate units or Linden Oaks locations based on census and staffing needs.

What you will need:

Education:

• -Masters Degree in Social work or a Masters Degree in a recognized mental health field or a Bachelors Degree and completion of an approved substance abuse education program for assignment in the substance abuse area

Certification:

• -Current State of Illinois licensure with a minimum of three letters which may include LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) LSW (Licensed Social Worker) LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LCP (Licensed Clinical Psychologist) unless primary patient population is chemical dependency when a CADC is required

• -Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross

• -CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred License and/or Certification:

• -CADC when primary patient population is chemical dependency

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting

Unique or Preferred Skills:

• -Knowledge of developmental psychology disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned population

• -Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting

• -CADC when primary patient population is chemical dependency

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)

• Premium pay such as shift on call holiday and more based on an employees job (For eligible positions)

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical Dental Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality vibrant community-connected care serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25000 team members and more than 6000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville) Elmhurst Evanston Glenbrook (Glenview) Highland Park Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information visit .

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