Mental Health Clinical Therapist II-Days-Linden Oaks Hinsdale

Hourly Pay Range: $32.60 - $48.90 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Mental Health Clinical Therapist II Location: LOH Hinsdale Full Time- 40hrs/week Hours: Days What you will do: Coaches and mentors new hires. Educates new employees on unit to clinical skills related to development of care plans, clinical documentation and understanding group process. Provides clinical supervision to master's level interns as designated by the unit leader. Monitors evaluation process of students to ensure accurate assessments of skills. Maintains professional relationship with the identified advisor at the student's academic institution. Actively participates on committees and councils as assigned. Develops and delivers community education programs and workshops to enhance community awareness of mental health issues and resources available to address these issues; supports organization's strategic marketing efforts. Conducts psychosocial assessments by interviewing the patient and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus. Contacts 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. Develops, implements and monitors progress of the patient's individualized treatment plan. Provides individual, group and family process-oriented counseling sessions. Conducts educational, after care support and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities. Participates in regular clinical team meetings/staffing and provides input on the psychosocial, disease management and case management needs of the patient. Demonstrates an understanding, and adheres to all procedures and legislation, which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment facility. Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community resources (12 step support meetings, recovery homes and residential treatment facilities) and medical allied staff expertise to assure an appropriate discharge liaison is implemented. Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues that are required by hospital policy and state or federal law. Serves 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. Provides descriptions of therapeutic interventions and patient response for discharge planning process. Schedules, attends and documents court hearings as required, such as involuntary admission, guardianship, etc. What you will need: Required Education and/or Experience: Master's Degree in Social Work or a Master's Degree in a recognized mental health field or a A minimum of two years of previous experience as a Clinical Therapist or doctoral training Possesses the skill set to supervise Master's level interns Knowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned population 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 and/or Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting Required License and/or Certification: Current State of Illinois licensure with a minimum of four letters or a Psych D which may include LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LCP (Licensed Clinical Psychologist) unless primary patient population is chemical dependency when a CADC is required. Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire Benefits (For full time or part time positions): 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 Various 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 EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr NorthShore University HealthSystem