Child & Adolescent PHP Therapist (LCSW/LCPC)

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS's Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist provides direct patient care to children and adolescents, ensuring a safe, therapeutic milieu and crisis intervention. The role includes social history assessments, treatment planning, and conducting individual and group sessions, with thorough documentation in the medical record.

Responsibilities extend to discharge planning and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, while ensuring age-appropriate, developmentally informed care

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Psychology or Social Work, or related field.
• LCSW or LCPC and a CADC.
• BLS Provider and CPI certifications required upon orientation.
• Knowledge of psychiatric group processes and developmental milestones.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic milieu.
• Lead crisis intervention and activities of daily living.
• Conduct social history assessments and develop treatment/discharge plans.
• Document progress notes, assessments, and discharge planning in the medical record.
• Facilitate individual/family counseling and group sessions; update treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group leadership

Psychiatric care

Documentation skills

Education

Masters Degree in Psychology or Social Work, or related field

Job description

UHS's Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist provides direct patient care to children and adolescents, ensuring a safe, therapeutic milieu and crisis intervention. The role includes social history assessments, treatment planning, and conducting individual and group sessions, with thorough documentation in the medical record.

Responsibilities extend to discharge planning and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, while ensuring age-appropriate, developmentally informed care