Psychotherapist Outpatient

About the Role

This role involves providing quality individual, couple, family, and/or group therapy focused on patients' identified diagnoses and needs. The therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention as needed. They will also participate in clinical supervision, community education, and outreach activities, while ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality individual, couple, family, and/or group therapy focused on patients' identified diagnoses and needs.
• Offers crisis intervention to new and current patients as needed, available 24 hours a day for the current caseload.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and formulates individualized treatment plans in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.
• Provides case management and utilization review services for assigned patients, including education to patients and families.
• Makes appropriate referrals to services within the hospital, Aurora Behavioral Health Services, or external sources, ensuring continuity of care in discharge planning.
• Actively participates in clinical supervision, peer review, and consultation with other professionals.
• Engages in community education, outreach, referral development, and marketing efforts to generate new business.
• Completes all documentation responsibilities, including treatment plans, discharge summaries, aftercare plans, and billing records, within established timelines.
• Assists in treatment development, innovation, and improvements, participating in performance improvement activities and care management initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, understanding the principles of growth and development across the lifespan.

Qualifications

• Professional Counselor license, Marriage and Family Therapist license, or Clinical Social Worker license issued by the State of Wisconsin or Illinois.
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology (Clinical, Educational, Counseling, or related field).
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in providing therapy in behavioral health.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge and skills in the application of theory, practice, and techniques of behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment services.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function in a complex mental health delivery system.
• Some positions may require a Master's Degree in Social Work and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker upon hire.
• Some positions may require Substance Abuse licenses (Substance Abuse Counselor-In-Training, Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, or Clinical Supervisor-In-Training) upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts up to 25 lbs. without assistance and occasionally lifts over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluid hazards.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist.
• Must be able to restrain and control patients who are outwardly psychotic or physically combative.