OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN

Riverside Healthcare • Bradley, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Clinician will provide comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families at Riverside Healthcares outpatient facility. The clinician is a skilled professional practitioner with competence in psychiatric case management for behavioral health outpatient clients. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family therapy. The clinician will work with a multidisciplinary team to address the emotional and psychological needs of clients, using evidence-based approaches to establish goals and priorities in accordance with client and staff needs and objectives. This position is critical in supporting the behavioral health needs of the community by delivering quality, client-centered care in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

• Masters degree in related counseling or nursing field
• Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois, or PhD.
• If an RN, upon hire or within 12 months of start date, must complete and maintain a nationally ANCC-recognized nursing leadership or nursing specialty certification.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience working with the behavioral health population preferred.
• Demonstrates familiarity with short-term crisis intervention, understanding of individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and family intervention.
• Possess broad understanding of various theoretical perspectives in assessing client treatment needs and responses.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients behavioral health needs and formulate treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based interventions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical assessments and client goals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to meet therapeutic goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Educate clients and families on behavioral health conditions, coping strategies, and available resources.
• Participate in case conferences and treatment team meetings to discuss client progress and coordinate care.
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources or higher levels of care as necessary.
• Stay current with best practices, continuing education, and licensure requirements in behavioral health treatment.
• Demonstrates understanding of the action and side effect of psychotropic medications.
• If qualified, utilize Pet Therapy as a treatment modality.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
• Adhere to AIDET format and standards. Acknowledge and greet all customers timely with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Assist in developing and delivering community outreach and education programs related to behavioral health.
• Provide clinical supervision to interns or newly licensed therapists, as required.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the Behavioral Health department.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level