Clinical Therapist

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Clinical Therapist for outpatient services. The LMSW, LMSW or LPC/LLPC candidates will provide a broad range of therapeutic and psychiatric social work services to patients in an outpatient setting.

The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, liaison activities with hospitals and referral sources, and assessment of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional issues to inform treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services field required.
• Must be licensed in the State of Illinois; LMSW or LPC.
• Experience: 1–3 years in community mental health preferred.
• Current Illinois LMSW or LPC licensure is required or welcomed for limited licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides a broad range of therapeutic and psychiatric social work services to patients.
• Acts as a liaison with hospitals, clinics, referral sources, and other medical professionals affiliated with the facility.
• Collaborates with psychiatric and interdisciplinary teams in diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Assesses cognitive, behavioral, or emotional problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic services

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Liaison with medical staff

Education

Master's degree in human services

Licensed in Illinois (LMSW or LPC)

Job description

Clinical Therapist- Outpatient

Great opportunity for an LMSW, LMSW or LPC, LLPC; Busy behavioral health setting looking for enthusiastic candidates to join the team as a Clinical Therapist.

Hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or 9:00-5:30pm. Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital is a leading healthcare facility in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in counseling and mental health services. Our dedicated team of professionals provides comprehensive care for individuals struggling with various mental health challenges. At Montrose, we understand the complexities of mental health and strive to create a compassionate, supportive environment for healing

Purpose Statement

Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patient’s with mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse issues in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides a broad range of therapeutic and psychiatric social work services to mentally or emotionally disturbed patients.
• Acts as a liaison with hospitals, clinics, referral sources, and other medical professionals/centers affiliated with the facility.
• Collaborates with psychiatric and interdisciplinary teams in diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Assess relative, cognitive, behavioral or emotional problems.
• Other Duties as assigned

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications or Skill Required

Master's degree in human services field. Must be licensed in the State of Illiniois; limited or full licensure welcomed.

Experience

One-three years of experience or related experience, preferably in community mental health.

Licenses, Certifications, registrations

Current State of Illinois LMSW (Licensed Master's Social Work) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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