Behavioral Health Intake Assessor/Case Therapist

Benefits $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Description Full time, 40 hours per week. Requires two evenings per week until 8:30 PM. This position requires a Master’s degree in behavioral health, two years of supervised clinical experience in a behavioral health setting, and a license to practice independently. Job Description Behavioral Health Intake Assessor/Case Therapist II. The role reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities Complete integrated assessments and treatment plans in alignment with Medicaid and Rule 2060 requirements. Make appropriate clinical recommendations for clients with mental health and addictions needs based on presenting symptoms. Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals, and resources. Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations. Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans. Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment planning. Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues. Refer and link clients to other human services programs. Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed. Create clinical documentation in support of services provided on a timely basis. Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties. Function cooperatively as a member of the treatment team. Consult with and back‑up hotline and other volunteer services. Qualifications Master’s degree in behavioral health. Two years of supervised clinical experience in a behavioral health setting. Licensed to practice independently as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or Clinical Psychologist. All employees at the Ben Gordon Center require a valid State of Illinois driver’s license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract. Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Background Check Background checks that include criminal history are conducted on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis and comply with all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the candidate review process; however, all employment decisions are made by a qualified person. Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position may be eligible depending on the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr