Associate Therapist

Discovery Behavioral Health•Glenview, IL

9d•$70,304 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required
Operates under supervision and is not licensed
Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire
Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Nice To Haves

Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation
Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.
Ability to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient’s assessed needs, and according to policy AEB completing treatment plan inclusive of identified problems, goals, use of outcome measures, and needs stated by the patient.
Ability to use clinical judgment to determine risk levels, document and respond accordingly AEB accurate and timely completion of the assessment and safety plan, if needed.
Ability to build therapeutic alliance, rapport with patients and families AEB setting up scheduled sessions, documentation of sessions, and record of external contact.

Responsibilities

Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.
Facilitates the process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily.
Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week.
Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones.
Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
Facilitates patient transfers to a higher level of care, as needed.
Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to ensure the highest level of clinical quality at all times.
Completes other tasks, as requested or assigned.
Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.