Crisis Case Therapist IHR

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

1d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed professional with experience working with substance abuse and mental health populations for a Crisis Case Therapist I position within the Crisis Consult Services department. This is an In-House Registry (IHR) position, meaning hours are 'as needed' and benefits are not offered. The role involves assessing patients in the emergency department and medical/surgical units for acute mental health crisis and substance concerns, developing treatment plans, providing direct patient services including limited individual and family counseling, coordinating care with the treatment team, patient, and family, documenting in the medical record, and assisting with discharge planning and continuum of care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field
Experience working with substance abuse and mental health populations
Active license (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW) required to be considered for this position.
Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) within twelve months of hire

Nice To Haves

Two to five years’ experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counselling
Three to five years in intensive treatment setting and /or mental health setting
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (CADC)
Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor

Responsibilities

Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
Documents in patient electronic medical record via Epic or other automated medical records software in an accurate and timely fashion.
Retrieves patient information in hospital medical records application to improve knowledge of case and facilitate patient moving through continuum of care.
Understands DSM diagnosis and through clinical contact with the patient and input from the treatment team develops therapeutic interventions which assist patient with addressing diagnosis.
Communicates with patient and patient's support system information regarding admission, continued stay, and discharge planning regularly and documents this communication in patient's medical record.
Documents in medical record according to CDH standards, and regulatory and accrediting agencies including JCAHO and Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
Completes evaluations/assessments as part of intake when assigned, and using patient placement criteria documents justification for recommended level of care.
Responds to shifts in work assignments as required by patient's needs and remains on duty when crisis requires management. Accepts on call work as assigned and as required by staff shortage.
Works at developing and maintaining a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, and BHS staff.
Effectively meets departmental expectations regarding patient caseload size, while maintaining departmental expectations for quality of care and patient satisfaction.