Youth Case Therapist II-Full Time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Sycamore, IL

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About The Position

Case Therapist II - Youth Mental Health Full time, 40 hours/week Must be licensed to practice independently. The BHS Case Therapist II SL - BGC reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsible for providing high quality services that promote optimal social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral health
Two years supervised clinical experience working in a behavioral health setting
Licensed to practice independently
Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or APN, or Clinical Psychologist
All NM, Ben Gordon Center (WR849) employees, at point of hire and annually, are required to have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract

Responsibilities

Screen and evaluate requests for service.
Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations.
Provide psychotherapy and case management services as indicated within accepted standards.
Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals and resources.
Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans.
Implement treatment through various therapeutic modalities.
Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment planning.
Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues.
Refer and link clients to other human services programs.
Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed.
Create clinical documentation in support of services provided on a timely basis.
Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties. Functions cooperatively as a member of the treatment team.
Consult with and back-up hotline and other volunteer services.