Adult IOP PHP Case Therapist II

About the role

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. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

The Case Therapist II SL reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated clinician to join our team as a Case Therapist II. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of effective treatment planning, creative therapeutic interventions, and the use of integrative, evidence-based approaches in group settings along with individual and family therapy. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families, and you bring both clinical expertise and a collaborative spirit, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide direct clinical services, primarily group therapy, along with individual and family counseling
• Coordinate care by communicating effectively with the treatment team, patients, and families
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Support discharge planning and ensure continuity of care across the treatment spectrum

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in behavioral health field and license eligible
• Licensure: Must be license eligible at time of hire with timeframe determined by manager to secure license in behavioral health field, which may include licensed social worker, professional counselor, psychologist, marriage and family therapist
• Experience: Minimum two years of experience working in clinical treatment setting in substance abuse and/or mental health setting; 2 years of experience in intensive treatment setting with individual and group counseling in substance abuse setting and/or mental health setting
• Behavioral Attributes: Must be computer comfortable; Customer Service skills; Experience with motivational interviewing style

Qualifications

• Certification in addictions preferred
• 2-5 years of experience working in clinical treatment setting in substance abuse and/or mental health setting
• Prefer Licensed LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, LMFT or other license in behavioral health
• CERT CADC, LIC CPC, LIC LCSW, LIC, LPC, LIC LSW, LIC MSW
• 2-5 years; some program treatment

Skills

• Proven experience in clinical treatment planning and implementation
• Skilled in creative and integrative therapeutic techniques
• Strong time management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Detailed benefits information is available at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits. Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If a sign-on bonus is included in a job posting, internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.