Clinical Therapist

Department 34901 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Psychology: Child/Adolescent Status Part time Benefits Eligible No Hou** rs Per Week 8 Schedule Details/Additional Information Every other Saturday and Sunday 8AM-430PM Clinical Therapist on Inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry unit Pay Range $33.05 - $49.60 Job Description Summary This position supports the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.This position will provide therapeutic supports to patients and families as well as administer risk assessments/make recommendations for patients admitted to the pediatric medical units, as needed.Smaller patient to therapist ratios allow for the therapist to focus on building relationships and promoting positive outcomes.The individual filling this position will work closely alongside the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and the larger multi-disciplinary team Major Responsibilities Direct Service: Provides individual, couple and family therapy services utilizing a solution focused, brief therapy framework. Clinical Supervision: Provides supervision of the diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, treatment process and other professional duties. Directs supervisees on approaches to patient needs or suggests alternative approaches for resolution of problems. Recordkeeping: Completes various administrative and insurance forms to assure accurate data collection for billing, management information system, and other purposes in accord with agency policies and procedures. Agency and Training Activities: Actively participates in agency activities and in the community in ways that make a positive contribution to agency operations. Licensure LCSW or LCPC with the State of IL. Education/Experience Required MA degree in Social Work or Psychology 2 years experience in a mental health or related setting Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Clinically appropriate skills Courteous and professional Demonstrates keyboard skills and familiarity with a Windows environment Interpersonal communication skills Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Demonstrates commitment to patient focused care. Demonstrates positive, effective leadership in problem solving in the context of a work environment characterized by external forces which produce constant internal change. Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations. May be exposed to patients who potentially could be violent Required to make visits to private residences that may not be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Willingness to transport clients and travel on behalf of agency business, as necessary. If appropriate, has Illinois driver’s license in good standing and maintains vehicle insurance as required by state law. Familiarity with the roles and functioning of other providers in the network of child and family mental health and substance abuse treatment networks. Schedule: Works at least 6 evening (6pm or later) and/or Saturday hours as needed for clinic schedule. Provides coverage for evening and weekend programming as necessary. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 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