Mental Health Clinical Therapist I-Weekender Days-LOH Adult Inpatient

Position Highlights

Position: Mental Health Clinical Therapist I-Weekender
Location: LOH Naperville- Inpatient
Per Diem- Weekends
Hours: Days

What You Will Do

• Counsels patients and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.
• Contacts previous and current tertiary caregivers for relevant clinical data.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the patient’s individualized treatment plan.
• Conducts daily group and individual assessments to identify issues for treatment focus.
• Provides individual, group, and family process-oriented counseling sessions.
• Conducts educational, aftercare support, and other didactic groups for patients and family members.
• Participates in regular clinical team meetings and provides input on the psychosocial, disease management, and case management needs of the patient.
• Demonstrates adherence to all procedures and legislation applicable to patients in a mental health and substance abuse treatment facility.
• Maintains accurate and timely medical records, including psycho-social assessments, family session, and daily progress notes.
• Serves as the facility’s representative in legal proceedings related to patient reports.
• Schedules, attends, and documents court hearings as required.
• May provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls.
• Participates in activities that enhance professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates conduct in line with LOH ethical standards.
• Complies with facility safety, infection control, and security programs.
• Floats to alternate units or Linden Oaks locations based on census and staffing needs.

What You Will Need

• Required Education, Skills and/or Experience:
  • Master’s Degree in Social work or a Master’s Degree in a recognized mental health field or a Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an approved substance abuse education program for assignment in the substance abuse area.
  • 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 discharge.
• Preferred Education, Skills And/or Experience:
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
  • Minimum of three letters of 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), Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (ALMFT), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LCP (Licensed Clinical Psychologist).
  • Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association.
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• 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.
• Retail Options with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.

About the Role

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. Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Qualifications

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Skills

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