Adult IOP PHP Case Therapist II

Northwestern Medicine; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Case Therapist II to join our integrated care team. You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver group therapy, as well as individual and family counseling.

You will coordinate care with the treatment team and maintain timely documentation. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in behavioral health and license eligibility, with at least two years in clinical treatment settings, including

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health and license eligibility.
• Minimum two years in clinical treatment setting (substance abuse and/or mental health).
• Must be license eligible at time of hire.
• Experience with group, individual and family therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct clinical services, primarily group therapy, along with individual and family counseling.
• Coordinate care by communicating with the treatment team, patients and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Support discharge planning and ensure continuity of care across the treatment spectrum.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Group therapy

Individual & family therapy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health field and license eligible.

Job description

Description

The Case Therapist II SL 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.

We are seeking anexperienced and dedicated clinicianto join our team as a Case Therapist II. The ideal candidate will have a strong track recordofeffective treatment planning,creative therapeutic interventions, and the use ofintegrative, evidence-based approachesin groupsettings along with individual and family therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensivepatient assessmentsand develop individualizedtreatment plans


• Providedirect clinical services, primarily group therapy, along with individual and family counseling


• Coordinate care by communicating effectively with thetreatment team,patients, andfamilies


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in themedical record


• Supportdischarge planningand ensure continuity of care across the treatment spectrum

Key assets:

• Proven experience inclinical treatment planningand implementation


• Skilled increative and integrative therapeutic techniques


• Strongtime management,organizational, anddetail-orientedskills


• Aself-starterwith the ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Excellentverbal and written communicationskills


• A trueteam playerwho thrives in a multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field and license eligible.

Licensure:

• Must be license eligible at time of hire with timeframe determined by manager to secure license in behavioral health field, which may include licensed social worker, professional counselor, psychologist, marriage and family therapist.

Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience working in clinical treatment setting in substance abuse and/or mental health setting.


• 2 years of experience in intensive treatment setting with individual and group counseling in substance abuse setting and /or mental health setting.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Must be computer comfortable


• Customer Service skills. Experience with motivational interviewing style.

Preferred:

• Certification in addictions preferred.


• 2-5 years of experience working in clinical treatment setting in substance abuse and/or mental health setting.


• Prefer Licensed LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, LMFT or other license in behavioral health.


• CERT CADC, LIC CPC, LIC LCSW, LIC, LPC, LIC LSW, LIC MSW


• 2-5 years; some program treatment


• Certification in addictions preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.