Inpatient Program Therapist
About The Position
Chicago Behavioral Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled mental health professional to join their team as an Inpatient Program Therapist. This role is vital in addressing the bio-psychosocial needs of patients, involving social services functions and guiding patients in accessing therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health. Responsibilities include offering basic consultation, delivering specialized clinical social work services, crisis intervention, and conducting short-term and long-term family therapy. The therapist will also provide information and referrals as needed, contributing to the overall well-being of patients and their families. This position offers an opportunity to utilize therapeutic expertise in a dynamic and caring team environment to help individuals achieve their optimal level of emotional health.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred.
- Illinois State license in social work or clinical related mental health field preferred.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred.
- Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual/couples/family counseling with a focus on engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with community agencies for patient assessment and services.
- Evaluate and document the effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
- Assess the psychosocial, educational, and behavioral functioning of patients and document updates.
- Utilize age-specific considerations in treatment planning.
- Respond promptly to social work service requests.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient's program and meet social work needs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
- Ensure specific, measurable goals and interventions are defined.
- Adhere to specific standards for the care of diverse patient populations.
- Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric emergencies.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
