Mental Health Clinical Therapist II - Swedish Hospital

Endeavor Health•Chicago, IL

21d•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Clinical Therapist provides clinical therapeutic services to patients and their families or significant others in a physician office or other settings. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the therapist supports the organization’s treatment program and philosophy and helps ensure the delivery of quality treatment. The role also includes orienting and mentoring new staff to the program. The therapist conducts psychosocial assessments, develops and monitors individualized treatment plans, provides individual, couples, and family counseling, coordinates care with referral sources and other providers, and contributes to clinical team discussions. The therapist supports transitions to inpatient or other elevated levels of care when needed, connects clients with appropriate community resources, maintains timely and accurate medical records, and participates in professional development, community outreach, and clinical improvement activities. The position is based at Swedish Pro Plaza, is full-time, and may require some evening hours. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a recognized mental health field.
Knowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology, and the clinical needs of the assigned population.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information in written correspondence and medical-record documentation.
Ability to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situations.
Ability to set therapeutic limits, maintain therapeutic distance, and maintain therapeutic boundaries during and after treatment.
Current State of Illinois licensure with a minimum of four letters, or a Psych D; examples include LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

CADC when the primary patient population is chemical dependency.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care based on the physical and psychological needs of the assigned patient population.
Conduct psychosocial assessments by interviewing patients and significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary treatment issues.
Contact referral sources and current or previous providers to share enrollment information, obtain relevant clinical data, and coordinate care.
Develop, implement, and monitor progress on individualized patient treatment plans.
Provide individual, couples, and family process-oriented counseling using appropriate professional treatment modalities.
Participate in regular clinical team meetings and contribute to discussions of psychosocial, disease-management, and case-management needs.
Follow procedures and legislation applicable to mental health and substance abuse treatment settings.
Inform attending psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or midlevel providers about treatment progress and significant changes in a client’s emotional or mental status that affect daily functioning, including in the context of psychotropic medication management.
Petition clients and transition them to inpatient care when psychiatric hospitalization is needed.
Use knowledge of community resources to arrange supplemental care and follow-up services after treatment ends.
Coordinate transitions to higher levels of care, including inpatient treatment settings, recovery homes, and residential treatment facilities, as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely medical records, including psychosocial assessments, family sessions, and daily progress notes; document therapeutic interventions and patient responses for discharge planning.
Participate in activities that support professional growth and development.
Represent Endeavor Health and speak about the program at community events.
Participate in committees focused on improving clinical care.
Conduct oneself according to Endeavor Health ethical standards.
Comply with Endeavor Health safety, infection-control, and security programs.
Orient and mentor new staff to the program.