Associate Therapist — Multidisciplinary Clinical Care

Discovery Behavioral Health; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Practice Management in Glenview, IL is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment per the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. You will ensure patient safety, lead groups, conduct assessments, and manage case tasks.

Responsibilities include documenting treatment, building rapport, facilitating admissions, and coordinating care with families and the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required.
• Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required.
• Operates under supervision and is not licensed.
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
• Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
• Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
• Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
• RTC: two individual sessions and one family/support system session.
• PHP: one individual session and one family/support system session.
• IOP: one therapeutic session - individual or family/support system, as clinically indicated.
• Facilitates the process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily.
• Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week.
• Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
• Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones.
• Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
• May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
• Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
• Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
• Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
• Ensures discharge appointments is confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
• Facilitates patient transfers to a higher level of care, as needed.
• Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
• Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
• Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
• Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to ensure the highest level of clinical quality at all times.
• Completes other tasks, as requested or assigned.
• RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.

Skills

Group facilitation

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Treatment planning

Clinical judgment

Therapeutic alliance

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field

Tools

CPI certification

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Discovery Practice Management in Glenview, IL is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment per the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. You will ensure patient safety, lead groups, conduct assessments, and manage case tasks.

Responsibilities include documenting treatment, building rapport, facilitating admissions, and coordinating care with families and the treatment team.