Behavioral Health Intake Assessor/Case Therapist

Description Behavioral Health Intake Assessor/Case Therapist II Location DeKalb, IL This full-time position is scheduled for 40 hours per week , working Monday through Friday . Hours are primarily during the day, with two evening shifts per week extending until 8:30 PM to support patient and client needs. The following are required to be considered for this position: Master’s degree in behavioral health Two years supervised clinical experience working in a behavioral health setting Licensed to practice independently The Behavioral Health Intake Assessor reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation 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. 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. Functions cooperatively as a member of the treatment team. Qualifications Required Master’s degree in behavioral health Two years supervised clinical experience working in a behavioral health setting Licensed to practice independently Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or APN, or Clinical Psychologist All NM, Ben Gordon Center (WR849) employees, at point of hire and annually, are required to have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract Preferred N/A Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment 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 Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow 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 some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. NorthwesternMedicine Career Page Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Medicine