Mental Health Clinical Therapist I - Violence Intervention Program - Evanston Hospital

About the role

The Mental Health Clinical Therapist I position at Evanston Hospital offers a competitive pay range of $30.46 - $45.69 per hour, contingent upon experience and qualifications. The role highlights a sign-on bonus and requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related mental health field, along with current State of Illinois licensure and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality clinical therapeutic services to patient populations and their families/significant others.
• Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team, supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy and assuring the deliverance of quality treatment.
• Conducting psychosocial assessments by interviewing the patient and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.
• Contacting appropriate previous and current tertiary caregivers to obtain relevant collateral clinical data that may be needed for the patient’s coordination of care, treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Developing, implementing and monitoring progress of the patient’s individualized treatment plan.
• Conducting daily group and individual assessments to identify issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient one-on-one and transcribing relevant information.
• Providing individual, group and family process-oriented counseling sessions.
• Conducting educational, after care support and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities.
• Participating in regular clinical team meetings/staffing and providing input on the psychosocial, disease management and case management needs of the patient.
• Demonstrating an understanding, and adhering to all procedures and legislation, which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment facility.
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical records including psycho-social assessments, family session and daily progress notes to include school personnel and other community collateral involvement.
• Reporting to community/state agencies any patient issues that are required by hospital policy and state or federal law. Serving as the facilities representative in legal proceedings resulting from said reports.
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical records including psycho-social assessments, family session and daily progress notes to include school personnel and other community collateral involvement.
• Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues that are required by hospital policy and state or federal law. Serving 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Certified in CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention).
• Preferred: CADC when primary patient population is chemical dependency.

Skills

• Knowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned population.
• Ability to respond appropriately to the physical and psychological needs of the patients.

Benefits

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan.
• 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.
• Variety of 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.