Behavioral Health Therapist

CO03 Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide assessment, counseling, and therapeutic interventions for individuals, families, and groups. You will collaborate with primary care and psychiatric teams to support whole-person care and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling, LCSW or LCPC license in Illinois, and at least 2 years of therapy experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Licensed in Illinois as LCSW or LCPC.
• Minimum 2 years of therapy experience with individuals, families, or groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to patients with behavioral or mental health needs.
• Coordinate care with medical providers and other clinicians to ensure continuity of treatment.
• Conduct crisis interventions, risk assessments, and safety planning as needed.
• Refer patients to higher levels of care or community resources when appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Recovery-oriented care

Community resources knowledge

Diagnostic formulation (DSM-5)

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

LCSW or LCPC licensure in Illinois

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for assessment, counseling and therapeutic interventions to individuals, families, and groups. The counselor collaborates with primary care providers, psychiatric staff and other multidisciplinary team members to support whole-person care and improve patient outcomes.

Principal Accountabilities

• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education
• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Licenses and Certification: LCSW or LCPC in Illinois
• Experience and Skills
• Technical Experience: 2 years of experience in providing individual, family and/or group therapy required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of community resources
• Skill in diagnostic formulation (DSM-5)
• Proficiency with EHR systems and documentation standards
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.

Physical Activities

• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning in accordance with clinical standards
• Provides individual, family, and/or group therapy for patients experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges
• Collaborates with medical providers, psychiatrists, and advanced practice providers to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Provides crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning when indicated.
• Supports patients with referrals to a higher level of care or community resources when appropriate.
• Maintains compliance with HIPPA, ethical guidelines, and all state/federal laws governing clinical practice.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice standards to guide the evaluation of care, course of treatment, and appropriate use of organizational and patient-centered resources.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with organizations in the community that facilitate efficient and effective planning for continued care for the patient.
• Collaborates with the patient, necessary staff, and post-discharge care providers to assure a safe and effective discharge plan.

Compensation

• $59904 To $92851.2

We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare.

For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.

SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development.

As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve.

Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.

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Qualified applicants are eligible for money to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and educational supplies.