Clinical Therapist-PRN

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Clinical Therapist – PRN Outpatient with a Master’s in human services and IL licensure (LMSW/LPC). The role focuses on direct therapy, assessments, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams in outpatient settings.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of community mental health experience and be comfortable with flexible PRN hours, typically within the 8:00–16:30 or 9:00–17:30 schedules.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services field required.
• Must be licensed in Illinois; limited or full licensure welcomed.

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 affiliated with the facility.
• Collaborates with psychiatric and interdisciplinary teams in diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Assesses relative, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional problems.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Liaison with healthcare providers

Crisis assessment

Education

Master's degree in human services

Job description

Clinical Therapist – PRN 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 9:00-5:30 pm.

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 patients 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 Illinois; 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).

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