Clinical Therapist, Adult Behavioral Health Clinic - Full Time
About The Position
Provides direct services to patients in the Adult Behavioral Health Clinic. The therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans with patients and the multidisciplinary team, and provides behavioral health care within the scope of their license. The role includes individual and group treatment, crisis assessment and intervention, care coordination, discharge planning, referrals, clinical collaboration, and maintaining medical-record documentation. The position requires substantial independent judgment and may include supervising student interns as assigned. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position with a Monday–Friday day schedule at Mercyhealth Behavioral Health Clinic in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The stated pay range is $30.59–$53.41 per hour, based on licensure level.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or another related field.
- Must possess all certifications and licensure required in the state where practicing.
- For Illinois practice: LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT.
- TACT Level 2.
- Requires a high level of independent judgment and the potential for substantial latitude and independent action.
Nice To Haves
- CPR/BLS preferred.
- For Wisconsin practice: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
Responsibilities
- Complete psychosocial assessments and treatment plans in cooperation with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ clinical needs before beginning individual, family, or group therapy.
- Work collaboratively with patients to develop treatment plans addressing their identified goals.
- Deliver behavioral health care according to patient evaluations and treatment plans, within the scope of licensure.
- Provide individual or group treatment to patients in consultation with a psychiatrist and/or nurse practitioner.
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention.
- Consult and coordinate patient care with physicians and/or nurse practitioners, therapists, and community agencies.
- Provide appropriate discharge planning.
- Refer patients or their families to community resources.
- Participate in clinical collaboration and/or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate treatment.
- Maintain pertinent patient data and documentation in medical records according to state, TJC, and Mercyhealth system guidelines.
- Attend required meetings or staffing sessions as indicated by the Program Manager.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Comply with Mercy Health System, state, and JCAHO policies and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May supervise student interns as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- FSA/HSA options.
- Generous, accruing paid time off.
- Paid parental and caregiver leave.
- Career advancement and educational opportunities.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Well-being programs.
- Employee discounts.
- On-demand pay.
- Financial education.
- Annual recognition and awards events.
- Partner appreciation days.
- Family entertainment and attractions discounts.
- Community service and improvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
