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 is responsible for case management and may include individual, family, specialized, and group psychotherapy. The Therapist shares relevant clinical information with the treatment team and other involved entities as appropriate, 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 position is based at the MBH Outpatient Center in Downers Grove, Illinois, and is an on-call/pool role. Meadows Behavioral Health provides specialized residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment for addiction, trauma, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders.
Requirements
- Master's degree in behavioral health or a related field.
- State licensure.
- If the candidate has a doctorate in Psychology, they may function as a Therapist but 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, both 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 within 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, introduce the therapist role, orient patients, and explain treatment goals and expectations.
- Contact relevant family members and outpatient providers after obtaining a signed release to develop and implement care plans and coordinate discharge planning.
- Document activities related to assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
- When required or assigned, provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy according to the program schedule and document sessions in the medical record.
- Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in the therapeutic setting or during therapy sessions.
- Facilitate specialized interventions when needed.
- When required or assigned, provide 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.
- Complete syllabi or lesson plans for didactic groups and document as required.
- Participate in program development and social-services performance-improvement measures.
- Serve as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and communicate clinical concerns and treatment recommendations.
- Participate in performance-improvement activities required by facility licensure and accreditation.
- Provide on-call services as requested or assigned.
- Communicate and interact professionally, respond effectively to customer requests, communicate clinical information in English verbally and in writing, inform patients and families of clinical program policies, and work as part of a team.
