Clinical Therapist, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinic - Full Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Crystal Lake, IL

1d•$31 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct service to patients in a Behavioral Health Program area. The role involves completing psychosocial assessments and treatment plans in cooperation with the patient and a multidisciplinary team. A comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient is conducted prior to therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing their identified goals and delivers behavioral health care in accordance with the patient's evaluation, treatment plan, and within the scope of their license. This includes working directly in a treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with a Psychiatrist and/or NP. The role also involves providing crisis assessment and intervention, consulting and coordinating care with physicians, therapists, and community agencies, and providing appropriate discharge planning and referrals to community resources. Participation in clinical collaboration and/or psychiatry supervision is required to discuss cases and determine appropriate treatment courses. The position also requires maintaining pertinent patient data and documentation in the medical record according to state, TJC, and Mercyhealth system guidelines, attending required meetings, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other related field
Must possess all required certification and licensure per the state in which they will be practicing.
Wisconsin: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
Illinois: LCSW, LCPC, LMFT

Nice To Haves

TACT Level 2
CPR/BLS preferred

Responsibilities

Completes psychosocial assessments and treatment plans in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient prior to beginning individual, family or group therapy.
Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing patient’s identified treatment goals.
Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan and within the scope of their license.
Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist and or NP.
Provides crisis assessment and intervention.
Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician and or NP, therapists, and community agencies.
Provides appropriate discharge planning.
Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources.
Participates in clinical collaboration and or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate course of treatment.
Maintains pertinent patient data and documentation in medical record in accordance with state, TJC and Mercyhealth system guidelines.
Attends required meetings or staffing as indicated by Program Manager.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Mercy Health System, State and JCAHO policies and regulations.