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, empathetic manner. On-call coverage may be requested. The Therapist meets with assigned patients to explain the therapist role and treatment expectations; coordinates care and discharge planning with family members and outpatient providers after obtaining a signed release; and documents assessment, treatment, and discharge-planning activities. When required or assigned, the role provides psychotherapy and specialized services, supports group and educational programming, and participates in multidisciplinary treatment and performance-improvement activities. Meadows Behavioral Health provides specialized behavioral-health programs, including residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment for addiction, trauma, behavioral-health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. The company describes its approach as evidence-based and informed by more than 45 years of clinical experience. This is a safety-sensitive position. Applicants must pass a substance-abuse screen after an offer and before reporting to work. The company states that it does not employ medical-marijuana cardholders. Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal-opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the employment process.
Requirements
- Master's degree in behavioral health or a related field.
- State licensure.
- A doctorate in Psychology may qualify; in that case, the employee 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.
- Completion of Driver Safety Training.
- Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing in a clinically accurate and professional manner.
- Ability to inform patients and families about clinical program policies and work as a member of a team.
- Must pass a substance-abuse screen after an offer of employment and before reporting to work.
Nice To Haves
- At least 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, and explain treatment goals and expectations.
- Contact relevant family members and outpatient providers, after receiving a signed release, to develop and implement care plans and coordinate discharge planning.
- Document activities related to assessment, treatment, therapy, and discharge planning in accordance with program requirements.
- When required or assigned, provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy for assigned patients according to the program schedule.
- 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, including family, equine, art, EMDR, and SE therapy.
- Help compile materials for group and educational or informational sessions.
- Conduct assigned program components, maintain the group therapy and education schedule, and prepare syllabi or lesson plans for didactic groups as required.
- Participate in social-services program development and performance-improvement measures.
- Participate 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 when requested or assigned.
- Communicate and interact professionally and appropriately with patients, families, colleagues, and other relevant parties; respond to customer requests, explain clinical program policies, and work as a team member.
