Outpatient Mental Health Clinician - Behavioral Health Atrium (Peoria)

Overview

The Clinician provides psychotherapy to patients in the area of Psychiatry/Psychology.
Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, related field.

Certification & Licensure Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Work Experience: Providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting

Other Requirements

Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work effectively with a multitude of individuals at various organizational levels. Ability to clarify goals and see projects through to completion. Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor.


Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing psychotherapy to patients of all ages and their families through individual and/or group settings, using techniques and interventions individualized to the patient.
• Performs initial mental health evaluations for patients, including assessing need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services.
• Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy.
• Provides case management, referrals, and discharge planning. Coordinates treatment and/or discharge with significant others, caregivers, employers, schools, involved welfare agencies, psychiatrist, and any other care provider as appropriate with permission of patient.
• Identifies clinically appropriate level of care; facilitates transition between levels of care within Behavioral Health.
• Assists with obtaining authorization for services whenever necessary.
• Completes clinical documentation in medical record within guidelines and timeframes established by departmental policy. Ensures documentation is timely, concise, relevant, and meets payor/legal requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $30.24per hour - $52.01per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.