Hourly Pay Range:
$32.60 - $48.90 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
- Position: MH Clinical Therapist II
- Location: LOMG Hinsdale
- Full Time
- Hours: Days and 2 evenings a week
What you will do:
- Conducts psychosocial assessments by interviewing the patient and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.
- Contacts appropriate referral sources and/or previous or current tertiary care providers to inform of client’s enrollment in treatment, obtain relevant collateral clinical data and coordinate care.
- Develops, implements and monitors progress of the patient’s individualized treatment plan.
- Provides individual, couples and family process-oriented counseling sessions as appropriate using various professional treatment modalities.
- Participates in regular clinical team meetings and provides input regarding case discussions on the psychosocial, disease management and case management needs of patients.
- Demonstrates an understanding of, and adherence to, all procedures and legislation which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse treatment setting.
- Informs attending physicians (psychiatrist, primary care physician or midlevel provider) in the incidence of psychotropic medication management, of client’s treatment progress and/or significant changes in emotional/mental status, which undermine client’s daily functioning.
- Petitions clients and effectively transitions them to inpatient care in the event of the need for psychiatric hospitalization.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community resources (12 step groups, support services, educational resources, etc.) to assure appropriate supplemental care or follow up services after termination.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community resources (inpatient treatment settings, recovery homes and residential treatment facilities) and medical allied staff expertise to assure appropriate transition to elevated levels of care for clients requiring more intensive treatment services.
- Maintains accurate and timely medical records including psycho-social assessments, family sessions and daily progress notes. Provides descriptions of therapeutic interventions and patient response for discharge planning process.
- Participates in activities that enhance professional growth and development.
- Serves as a representative for LOH by speaking about the program at community events.
- Demonstrates a willingness to participate in committees to improve clinical care.
- Demonstrates conduct in keeping with LOH ethical standards.
- Complies with LOMG safety, infection control and security program.
What you will need:
Required Education, Skills and/or Experience:
- Master’s Degree in a recognized mental health field
- Knowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned population
- Ability to maintain information which is highly confidential
- Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation
- Ability to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situations
- Ability to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients during treatment and following termination
Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
- Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting
Required License and/or Certification:
- Current State of Illinois licensure with a minimum of four letters or a Psych D which may include LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LMFT (Licensed Marital & Family Therapist).
- Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- 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 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 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 www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
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