Mental Health Clinical Therapist I-Per Diem-LOH Hinsdale
About The Position
The Mental Health Clinical Therapist I conducts psychosocial and daily individual assessments, develops and monitors individualized treatment plans, and provides individual, group, and family counseling and educational or after-care groups. The therapist collaborates with patients’ significant others, previous and current caregivers, clinical teams, and community resources to support coordination of care, treatment, and discharge planning. The role includes maintaining timely and accurate clinical records, reporting issues to agencies when required by policy or law, and attending and documenting court hearings as needed. The therapist may provide backup assessment and referral services and participate in professional development and community outreach. This is a per-diem position at LOH in Hinsdale, with listed hours of 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The hourly pay range is $31.06–$46.59; the offered rate depends on expertise, years of experience, and other factors.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a recognized mental health field, or a bachelor’s degree plus completion of an approved substance abuse education program for assignment in the substance abuse area.
- Knowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology, and the clinical needs of the assigned population.
- Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
- Ability to clearly summarize clinical information in written correspondence and medical records.
- Ability to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situations.
- Ability to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance and boundaries during treatment and following discharge.
- Current State of Illinois licensure with a minimum of three letters; listed credentials may include LPC, LCPC, LSW, ALMFT, LMFT, LCSW, or LCP. A CADC is required when the primary patient population is chemical dependency.
- Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments by interviewing patients and significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary treatment issues.
- Contact previous and current tertiary caregivers to obtain relevant clinical information for care coordination, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
- Develop, implement, and monitor progress on individualized patient treatment plans.
- Conduct daily group and individual assessments and document relevant information.
- Provide individual, group, and family process-oriented counseling, as well as educational, after-care support, and other didactic groups for patients and family members.
- Participate in regular clinical team meetings and provide input on patients’ psychosocial, disease-management, and case-management needs.
- Follow procedures and legislation applicable to patients in a mental health and substance abuse treatment facility.
- Use knowledge of community resources and medical allied staff expertise to support appropriate discharge liaison.
- Report patient issues to community or state agencies when required by hospital policy or law, and represent the facility in resulting legal proceedings.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records, including psychosocial assessments, family-session notes, and daily progress notes, documenting therapeutic interventions and patient responses.
- Schedule, attend, and document court hearings as required, including hearings related to involuntary admission or guardianship.
- May provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls.
- Participate in activities that support professional growth and development and may serve as a spokesperson to professional or community groups.
Benefits
- Premium pay, including shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision plan options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
