Case Therapist II-Outpatient Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Woodstock, IL

8d•$33 - $45

About The Position

The Case Therapist II 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: Consistent with established policies and procedures: Facilitates and documents comprehensive behavioral health and substance use crisis assessment protocol to identify patient strengths and needs and to establish a recommended level of care disposition Educates and discusses treatment options with patients related to mental health and substance use needs Provides immediate mental health/substance abuse intervention to stabilize patient, outlining goals, identifying barriers, and discussing strategies to navigate barriers to care. Encourages patients to follow through on immediate and extended treatment recommendations. Works within a multi-disciplinary team to consult on treatment and disposition of patients Coordinates access to referral and linkage information and appointments to facilitate an effective community stabilization disposition Coordinates with ED doctor and psychiatrist when establishing criteria and recommendation for inpatient care and Extended Stay Protocols Coordinates with PES Team partners to verify benefits, facilitate pre-certification, and complete all administrative responsibilities required for proper handoff, and PES Nurse to facilitate an admission to NM or alternate hospital Communicates with collateral partners the disposition and crisis safety plan Provides individual and group crisis intervention services to patients receiving short-term crisis stabilization services within the psychiatric emergency department setting. These may include patients who are awaiting inpatient hospitalization as well as clients requiring further stabilization before returning to a community setting Utilizes CPI de-escalation techniques to support and treat psychiatric patients. Utilizes evidence based, trauma, cultural, and recovery-informed practices to guide practices Facilitates follow-up contact and intervention with identified clients who were assessed and referred to community resources and supports Provides grief support and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) as requested Completes USARF screenings for unfunded patients at requesting facilities (county contract) As a member of the PES team, responds to client crisis calls and external requests for service as needed. Engages in actively marketing PES services with consumer groups, community providers, education, police, and other collateral partners. Provides all services in accordance with the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act (Ill. Rev. Stat, ch. 91 ½, par 2-100 et seq. and par 801 et seq – 740 ILCS 11 0/1 et seq.) Records appropriate client progress notes and required consultation documentation into the client’s treatment record. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related field required..
Minimum of one or more years of experience related to mental health/substance use counseling
Interpersonal skills necessary to establish a working relationship with patients and their families and staff.
Analytical skills necessary in order to properly monitor patients’ behaviors and maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu environment
Writing skills necessary in order to accurately document patients’ progress in the medical record.
Must be organized, detailed oriented, able to multi-task, and dedicated to helping others

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure as a mental health professional (LCSW, LCPC). Must obtain clinical licensure when becoming eligible by meeting the state’s requirements.
Crisis experience preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of crisis intervention techniques for a broad spectrum of the mentally ill or chemically dependent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and documents comprehensive behavioral health and substance use crisis assessment protocol to identify patient strengths and needs and to establish a recommended level of care disposition
Educates and discusses treatment options with patients related to mental health and substance use needs
Provides immediate mental health/substance abuse intervention to stabilize patient, outlining goals, identifying barriers, and discussing strategies to navigate barriers to care. Encourages patients to follow through on immediate and extended treatment recommendations.
Works within a multi-disciplinary team to consult on treatment and disposition of patients
Coordinates access to referral and linkage information and appointments to facilitate an effective community stabilization disposition
Coordinates with ED doctor and psychiatrist when establishing criteria and recommendation for inpatient care and Extended Stay Protocols
Coordinates with PES Team partners to verify benefits, facilitate pre-certification, and complete all administrative responsibilities required for proper handoff, and PES Nurse to facilitate an admission to NM or alternate hospital
Communicates with collateral partners the disposition and crisis safety plan
Provides individual and group crisis intervention services to patients receiving short-term crisis stabilization services within the psychiatric emergency department setting. These may include patients who are awaiting inpatient hospitalization as well as clients requiring further stabilization before returning to a community setting
Utilizes CPI de-escalation techniques to support and treat psychiatric patients. Utilizes evidence based, trauma, cultural, and recovery-informed practices to guide practices
Facilitates follow-up contact and intervention with identified clients who were assessed and referred to community resources and supports
Provides grief support and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) as requested
Completes USARF screenings for unfunded patients at requesting facilities (county contract)
As a member of the PES team, responds to client crisis calls and external requests for service as needed.
Engages in actively marketing PES services with consumer groups, community providers, education, police, and other collateral partners.
Provides all services in accordance with the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act (Ill. Rev. Stat, ch. 91 ½, par 2-100 et seq. and par 801 et seq – 740 ILCS 11 0/1 et seq.)
Records appropriate client progress notes and required consultation documentation into the client’s treatment record.
Other duties as assigned.