Clinical Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago seeks an experienced Clinical Therapist- Outpatient to join our team. LMSW, LMSW or LPC/LLPC candidates with Illinois licensure are invited to apply for this outpatient role with varying start times in the day.

The position offers a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary care, focusing on psychiatric and behavioral health services for patients in need, and it includes a structured plan to support recovery in an active clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services field.
• Licensed in the State of Illinois (LMSW or LPC).
• 1–3 years of experience in community mental health.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic services in an outpatient setting.
• Provide a broad range of therapeutic and psychiatric social work services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Assess cognitive, behavioral or emotional problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in human services

Licensed in Illinois (LMSW/LPC)

Job description

Overview

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

Pay Range: $29.24-37.43 per hour

Responsibilities

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

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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