Clinical Therapist – Schoolhouse Counseling Centers, FULL TIME (Western, Southwest, and far Sou[...]

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Full Time Clinical Therapist for its Schoolhouse Counseling Centers located in various Chicago suburbs. The role includes providing comprehensive therapy services, maintaining clinical documentation, and collaborating with treatment teams. Candidates must possess a relevant master's degree and licensure in Illinois, with experience in clinical settings preferred.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

• One year clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient/school-based setting.
• One year experience conducting therapeutic services in Spanish preferred.
• LPC/LSW or LCPC/LCSW licensure in Illinois preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial intake assessments and provide treatment recommendations.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Maintain and submit appropriate documentation and billing.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Crisis and behavioral management

Knowledge of psychiatric principles

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

Full Time Clinical Therapist – Schoolhouse Counseling Centers

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking full time Clinical Therapists for our Schoolhouse Counseling Center locations. Our locations include the western, southwest, and far south suburbs of Chicago (Plainfield, Monee, Crete). 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 school-based 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.

Benefits for this position include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

For information about the benefits we offer, please visitUHS Benefits Service Center.

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. One year experience conducting therapeutic services in Spanish strongly preferred.
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 Supervisor within the department
Supervision Exercised: None
Line of Promotion: Full Time Clinical Therapist; Clinical Supervisor
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. School building environment and/or virtual work as needed.
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.