Program Therapist - Outpatient (PRN)
About The Position
The Program Therapist Outpatient is responsible for participating in team treatment meetings to represent the therapeutic needs and goals of assigned patients. This role performs psychosocial assessments on assigned geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients, and completes indicated treatment plans using clinical information provided through the multidisciplinary assessment process. The therapist meets with patients to discuss treatment plan goals, define discharge criteria and plans, complete family sessions, and assess level of patient risk. Additionally, the role provides daily group therapy to geriatric, adult, and adolescent populations as scheduled and serves as a liaison between team members and involved social service agencies, ensuring a clinically appropriate aftercare plan is in place.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois as a mental health professional is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred.
- Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills.
Responsibilities
- Participating in team treatment meetings to represent the therapeutic needs and goals of assigned patients.
- Performing psychosocial assessments on assigned geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients.
- Completes indicated treatment plans using clinical information provided through the multidisciplinary assessment process.
- Meets with patients to discuss treatment plan goals, define discharge criteria and plans, complete family sessions, and assess level of patient risk.
- Provide daily group therapy to geriatric, adult, and adolescent populations as scheduled.
- Serves as a liaison between team members and involved social service agencies and ensures a clinically appropriate aftercare plan is in place.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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Career Level
Mid Level
