Mental Health Therapist - Part-Time
About The Position
The Mental Health Therapist independently provides high-quality behavioral health services to outpatient clients and their families at La Rabida Children’s Hospital. The role provides short- and long-term evidence-based care, including individual, family, and group therapy, for children and adolescents experiencing concerns such as behavioral, school, work, learning, attention, anxiety, and depression problems. The therapist conducts clinical intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations, administers and scores measures, provides case management and advocacy, and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. At least 80% of the therapist’s time is expected to be spent providing therapy, with 16 therapy sessions scheduled per week and all notes completed within 24 hours. The therapist also participates in weekly reflective supervision, department meetings, case reviews, and collaboration with internal and external providers. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. remotely and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in person.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required.
- Active LCSW license in good standing with the State of Illinois.
- Professional experience delivering behavioral healthcare to children and adolescents.
- CPR certification; only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross are accepted.
- COVID-19 and flu vaccinations required.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW, Psy.D., or Ph.D. in Illinois preferred.
- Experience working with children on a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with trauma-informed care.
- Experience working with chronically ill children.
Responsibilities
- Provide short- and long-term evidence-based behavioral health services to patients and families, including individual, family, and group therapy.
- Provide care for patients with behavioral, school, work, learning, attention, anxiety, depression, and other presenting concerns.
- Implement behavioral health interventions, including individual psychotherapy, behavior modification, family therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention.
- Conduct clinical intake assessments and make appropriate diagnoses.
- Issue and score scales and measures to evaluate functioning and clarify diagnoses.
- Provide case management and advocacy.
- Consult and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to integrate services into patient treatment.
- Complete documentation of sessions and clinical activities within 24 hours of contact.
- Participate in weekly reflective supervision, attend department meetings, and present cases for review.
- Collaborate with internal and external providers to promote comprehensive care.
- Work with a diverse client base.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Part-time
