CLINICAL THERAPIST (MA/MSW) - FLEX/PRN - Oak Park Counseling Center

Universal Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartgrove Hospital is hiring a Clinical Therapist at the Oak Park Counseling Center. This flex position involves conducting assessments, delivering therapy sessions, and developing treatment plans for clients across various age groups. Qualified candidates should have an M.A/M.S. in a relevant field and at least one year of clinical experience, preferably in Illinois.

The role demands excellent communication skills and knowledge of psychiatric principles, with potential exposure to challenging conditions. Supportive working environment emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient/school-based setting.
• Licensure preferably as LPC/LSW or LCPC/LCSW in Illinois.
• Ability to communicate verbally in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake assessments and provide diagnosis.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Develop and update therapy treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of psychiatric principles

Crisis management

Education

M.A / M.S. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology or MSW

Job description

Responsibilities

Flex/registry Clinical Therapist – Oak Park Counseling Center

JOB SUMMARY: This is a Flex/registry Clinical Therapist position at the Oak Park Counseling Center location – 101 Madison Street in Oak Park. The Clinical Therapist will: Complete initial intake assessments to new clients entering the program and provide preliminary diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Deliver individual, family, and group therapy sessions to children, adolescents and adults in the clinic setting. Develop initial and updated therapy treatment plans to guide the client's clinical treatment with the practice. Develop and maintain a clinical caseload while working alongside administrative staff for scheduling. Maintain and submit appropriate documentation as well as billing submission under the standards of the outpatient services department. Engage in clinical consultation with other members of the treatment team as indicated. Ensure adherence with census requirements of the clinic. Assure compliance with applicable laws pertaining to psychiatric treatments. To provide a safe, secure, therapeutic and professional environment at all times.

Flex position - no benefits.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Education: M.A / M.S. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology or MSW.
• Experience: One year clinical experience within an inpatient/outpatient/school-based setting; the one year can be a training experience as well.
• Licensure/Certification: LPC/LSW or LCPC/LCSW in Illinois preferred.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of Hospital safety policy and procedures. Excellent communications skills. Must possess knowledge of general psychiatric principles, working concepts and theory, age specific growth and development, limit setting, as well as crisis and behavioral management.
• Supervision Received: Clinical Director and/or Executive Director of Outpatient Services
• Supervision Exercised: None
• Line of Promotion: Assistant Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Director
• Working Conditions: Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally in clear concise manner. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.