Program Therapist - IOP
About The Position
The Program Therapist - IOP performs social services functions and guides patients in accessing therapeutic treatment skills to support optimal emotional health. The role provides basic consultation, specialized clinical social work services, crisis intervention, family therapy, and information and referrals. The therapist supports patients’ bio-psychosocial needs and contributes to the well-being of patients and their families. The position is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, Illinois. The stated compensation range is $29.00 to $33.00 per hour.
Requirements
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a clinically related mental health field is preferred.
- An Illinois state license in social work or a clinically related mental health field is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility is preferred.
- Direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills is preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment skills are preferred.
- Must pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in social work or a clinically related mental health field.
- Illinois state license in social work or a clinically related mental health field.
- At least two years of psychiatric health care facility experience, including family and group therapies, crisis intervention, treatment skills, and strong clinical assessment skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, couples, and family counseling focused on engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with community agencies on patient assessment and services.
- Evaluate and document the effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
- Assess and document patients’ psychosocial, educational, and behavioral functioning.
- Apply age-specific considerations in treatment planning.
- Respond promptly to social work service requests.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient’s program and address social work needs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
- Define specific, measurable goals and interventions.
- Follow standards for care of diverse patient populations.
- Use appropriate interventions in psychiatric emergencies.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Company-paid life insurance coverage up to two times annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-site cafeteria with discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career and training development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
