PHP THERAPIST (LCPC/LCSW) - Full time

UHS•Chicago, IL

171d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System has been a landmark and a place for hope and healing for almost 50 years, serving those who struggle with mental health issues. In 2007, we constructed our modern 160-bed facility near Oak Park where we continue to build on our legacy of healing. In this flagship facility, our accomplished team of clinicians and nurses treat children, adolescent, and adult clients across inpatient, partial and outpatient settings. In the highly specialized field of neuropsychiatry, we combine neurology and psychiatry – yielding impressive outcomes in the treatment of many common as well as more complex psychiatric issues. The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is an intensive five-day treatment program serving children and adolescents ages 5 through 17 who are experiencing emotional or behavioral problems. Patients follow a personalized treatment plan for therapy and medication management. They are only required to be in the hospital during their scheduled PHP hours. Job Summary: The PHP Therapist provides direct patient care and leadership to the department. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. Conducts daily contraband searches. Conducts social history assessment interviews, produces a social work assessment or assessment update from the interview data. Documents in the medical record; psychosocial histories, discharge planning, patient contacts, treatment updates, etc. The Program Therapist is additionally responsible for the creation of individual and master treatment plans, implementation of programs, individual and family counseling sessions, and running group sessions. Creation and revision of group topics and materials. Documentation in the form of tracking sheets, progress notes, and group session notes for each patient and filing of same. Initiates and follows through on discharge/aftercare planning as assigned and provides support networks (DCFS, SASS, School Social Workers and teachers with updates on patient progress. Identifies appropriate referral for post discharge services and establishes rapport with same. Relative to the assessment, treatment planning and continuum of care processes, understands and considers basic growth and development milestones with interventions specific to the age and population served. Follow all policies/procedures related to release of information and Confidentiality. Attends multi-disciplinary treatment staffing as assigned.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Psychology or Social Work, or related field.
1-3 years experience working with a psychiatric patient population preferred.
LSW or LPC preferred.
BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association required upon completion of orientation.
CPI certification required upon completion of orientation.
BLS Provider and CPI certifications must remain active throughout employment.
Knowledge of psychiatric group processes.
Knowledge of therapeutic relationships processes.
Knowledge of age-specific growth and development.
Knowledge of limit setting and behavior management.
Knowledge of CPI leadership skills.
Knowledge of diagnostic understanding behind behaviors often exhibited within milieu.
Knowledge of CPR training.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience working with a psychiatric patient population.
LSW or LPC.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and leadership to the department.
Ensures a safe and therapeutic milieu.
Provides crisis intervention and assists with activities of daily living.
Conducts daily contraband searches.
Conducts social history assessment interviews.
Produces a social work assessment or assessment update from interview data.
Documents psychosocial histories, discharge planning, patient contacts, and treatment updates in the medical record.
Creates individual and master treatment plans.
Implements programs, conducts individual and family counseling sessions, and runs group sessions.
Creates and revises group topics and materials.
Maintains documentation including tracking sheets, progress notes, and group session notes.
Initiates and follows through on discharge/aftercare planning.
Provides updates on patient progress to support networks (DCFS, SASS, School Social Workers and teachers).
Identifies appropriate referrals for post-discharge services and establishes rapport with them.
Considers basic growth and development milestones with interventions specific to the age and population served during assessment, treatment planning, and continuum of care processes.
Follows all policies and procedures related to release of information and confidentiality.
Attends multi-disciplinary treatment staffing as assigned.
Demonstrates flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, pre-adolescents, adolescents and adult patients.