Therapist - PRN - Downers Grove
About The Position
The Therapist assesses and facilitates care for assigned patients and participates in treatment and continuing-care planning. The role includes case management, conducting individual, family, specialized, and group psychotherapy, and sharing relevant clinical information with the treatment team and other involved entities as appropriate. The Therapist supports the therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule and provides patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner. On-call coverage may be provided as requested or assigned. The Therapist introduces the role and treatment goals to assigned patients, coordinates with family members and outpatient providers after obtaining signed releases, and documents assessment, treatment, and discharge-planning activities. Depending on assignment, the role may include individual, group, family, and specialized therapy services, including Family, Equine, Art, EMDR, and SE. The Therapist also supports group and educational programming, participates in program development and performance improvement, and contributes as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Behavioral Health or a related field.
- State licensure.
- If holding a doctorate in Psychology, must apply for a Psychologist license upon hire and keep Human Resources informed of progress.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- CPI certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Driver Safety Training.
- Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing in a clinically accurate and professional manner.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years of experience in the behavioral health field is preferred.
- Experience with specialty services such as trauma, chemical dependency, or eating disorders in a managed-care environment is preferred.
- For assignments involving specialized therapy, two years of experience providing family therapy, EMDR, sex addiction therapy, or other trauma-specialist services is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Meet with assigned patients to introduce the therapist role, orient them to treatment goals, and explain expectations.
- Contact relevant family members and outpatient providers after obtaining signed releases to develop and implement care plans and coordinate discharge planning.
- Document activities related to assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and therapy sessions in the medical record as required.
- Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy for assigned patients when required or assigned.
- Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in therapeutic settings or sessions.
- Facilitate specialized interventions and, when assigned, specialized services such as Family, Equine, Art, EMDR, and SE therapy.
- Help compile materials for group and educational sessions, conduct assigned program components, and maintain the group therapy and education schedule.
- Prepare syllabi or lesson plans for didactic groups and document them as required.
- Participate in program development and performance improvement activities.
- Actively participate on the multidisciplinary treatment team and communicate clinical concerns and treatment recommendations.
- Provide on-call services when requested or assigned.
- Communicate and interact professionally, respond effectively to customer requests, explain clinical program policies to patients and families, and work as a team member.
