Behavioral Health Intake Assessor/Case Therapist

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. Our patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in healthcare. We provide competitive benefits such as tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits to care for our employees. Job Description Full time, 40 hours/week. Behavioral Health Intake Assessor/Case Therapist II – Full time, 40 hours/week, 2 evenings per week until 8:30. Must be 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 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 Functions 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 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 EEO Statement 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. 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 protecting them against unexpected life events. Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility 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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Memorial Healthcare