Primary Therapist

About the role

The Primary Therapist conducts individual, family, and group therapy (adults, children and adolescents) on topics such as mood, anxiety, stress and eating disorders; conducts individual and family therapy and/or family education sessions; develops each patient’s individualized treatment plan; and works with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitates curriculum-based groups and uses appropriate documentation
• Provides meal monitoring and support
• Provides meal support through coaching and skills per treatment team
• Documents timely and appropriately meal-related forms
• Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks with patients
• Conducts psychotherapy sessions including individual and family therapy
• Completes required documentation including, but not limited to:
• Appropriate documentation of weekly contact with outpatient providers
• Appropriate documentation with family members
• Completes clinical paperwork including (but not limited to): Treatment plans, Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes.
• Develops and implements comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load (CSSRS or behavioral plans as needed)
• Completes discharge summaries
• Participates in treatment team meetings, huddles, and other facility meetings to coordinate patient’s care with interdisciplinary team
• Participates in clinical supervision meetings and trainings
• Supports milieu management including (but not limited to): De-escalation and crisis management, Bathroom monitoring, Monitoring outside breaks, Conducts self-harm and suicide assessment, Supports morning routine in IP/Res programs, Collects weights, vitals and urine in some settings, Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in some programs in evenings and weekends

Primary Therapist I Must Haves

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
• Collaborative nature and strong communication within multi-disciplinary team (required)
• 1+ year of facilitating groups (preferred)

Primary Therapist II Must Haves

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
• Has carried individual and/or family caseload for at least 18 months (required)
• Ability to move from one task to the next with ease, flexibility (required)
• Collaborative nature, strong communication within a multi-disciplinary team (required)

Primary Therapist III Must Haves

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Has obtained and maintained an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
• Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years (required)

Primary Therapist IV Must Haves

• Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from an APA Accredited program (required)
• Has obtained and maintained an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
• Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years with documented success in treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities (required)

Pay

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. Illinois Pay Range $56,000 - $103,000 USD

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career