Program Therapist-Inpatient (Full-time)

Your opportunity awaits at Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital! As a Program Therapist- Inpatient, you will play a vital role in our mission to address the bio-psychosocial needs of our patients. This position involves performing social services functions, guiding patients in accessing therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health in an inpatient setting. Your responsibilities will include offering basic consultation, delivering specialized clinical social work services, crisis intervention, and conducting short-term and long-term therapy. We are seeking a dedicated individual who can provide information and referrals as needed, contributing to the overall well-being of our patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual/couples/family counseling with a focus on engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with community agencies for patient assessment and services.
• Evaluate and document the effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
• Assess the psychosocial, educational, and behavioral functioning of patients and document updates.
• Utilize age-specific considerations in treatment planning.
• Respond promptly to social work service requests.
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient's program and meet social work needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Ensure specific, measurable goals and interventions are defined.
• Adhere to specific standards for the care of diverse patient populations.
• Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric emergencies.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field (preferred).
• Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois as a mental health professional (required).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; strong clinical assessment skills (preferred).
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Pay

This is a full-time role and the expected compensation is $56,000-$67,000 annually. Consideration will be provided to experience and skill level.

About Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital

Welcome to Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital (SOBH), a leading provider in mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment. Our state-of-the-art 112-bed facility is designed to provide patients with a comfortable and safe environment for therapeutic care. We offer evidence-based therapy modalities that have been proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and facilitate lasting change.

At SOBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.