Therapist - Full time

Banyan Treatment Centers•Lisle, IL

3d•$68,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a clinically skilled Therapist to provide direct therapeutic services within behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. The role includes comprehensive clinical assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, family engagement, crisis intervention, and coordination of care throughout patients’ treatment episodes. The Therapist manages an assigned caseload and collaborates with medical providers, case management, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to deliver ethical, evidence-based, patient-centered care in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time position in Lisle, Illinois, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor. The listed annual compensation is $68,000–$72,000. Banyan Treatment Centers describes itself as a nationally recognized provider of addiction and mental health care accredited by The Joint Commission. The role offers ongoing training, supervision, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related human services field qualifying the individual to pursue professional clinical licensure.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience providing therapy in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment settings is strongly preferred.
Active clinical license in the applicable state, such as LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent, is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal confidentiality regulations.
Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and clinical documentation requirements.
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage a clinical caseload and work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in residential, inpatient, or detoxification levels of care is strongly preferred.
Kipu EMR experience is preferred.
Active applicable clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
At least two years of clinical therapy experience in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment settings is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including ASAM criteria, biopsychosocial evaluations, and other required diagnostic tools, within established timeframes.
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, measurable treatment plans with patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Present assessment findings and treatment progress during treatment team meetings and case reviews.
Complete ASAM documentation for admission, continued stay, transfers, and discharge, as applicable.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy in accordance with program standards, including regular individual sessions and daily process groups.
Facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducational, and experiential groups that promote insight, skill-building, accountability, and recovery-focused progress.
Help patients identify strengths, challenges, and barriers to recovery, adapting therapeutic approaches to diverse needs.
Use clinical judgment to support movement through appropriate levels of care and prepare patients for post-discharge recovery.
Communicate regularly with families and support systems, including through family sessions and collateral contacts, as clinically indicated.
Communicate appropriately with referral sources and external providers to support continuity of care.
Collaborate with case management and aftercare services on discharge and continuing care plans addressing legal, financial, vocational, and psychosocial needs.
Use sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and de-escalation interventions.
Maintain professional boundaries and enforce program rules in a firm, fair, and respectful manner.
Adhere to ethical standards, patient confidentiality laws, and organizational policies.
Complete accurate clinical documentation within required timeframes and in accordance with organizational policies, licensure requirements, and accrediting body standards.
Maintain secure clinical records and ensure documentation reflects patient progress toward treatment goals.
Participate in supervision, quality improvement activities, and ongoing professional development.