Crisis Case Therapist Part Time Evenings $2500 Sign on Bonus

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Crisis Case Therapist, where your expertise in mental health and substance abuse will make a profound impact. In this part-time evening role, you'll assess and treat patients in crisis, collaborate with a dedicated team, and ensure seamless care transitions. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives every day.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

401(k) Matching

Lifecycle Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with substance abuse and mental health populations is essential.
• IL LPC or LSW licensure required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for acute mental health crises and plan treatments.
• Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records.

Skills

Substance Abuse Counseling

Mental Health Assessment

Individual and Family Counseling

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Counseling

Tools

Epic

Automated Medical Records Software

Job description

Crisis Case Therapist Part Time Evenings $2500 Sign on Bonus

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Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

• This position comes with a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

The Case Therapist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsible for assessing patients for acute mental health crisis and substance concerns in emergency department and medical/surgical units, treatment planning, providing direct patient services, including individual and family counseling if needed. Case Therapist coordinates care including communicating with treatment team, patient, and family, documenting in medical record, and discharge planning, continuum of care.

Hours: 3pm-11:30pm, including a weekend rotation of every third weekend.

Responsibilities:

• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Documents in patient electronic medical record via Epic or other automated medical records software in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Retrieves patient information in hospital medical records application to improve knowledge of case and facilitate patient moving through continuum of care.
• Understands DSM diagnosis and through clinical contact with the patient and input from the treatment team develops therapeutic interventions which assist patient with addressing diagnosis.
• Communicates with patient and patient's support system information regarding admission, continued stay, and discharge planning regularly and documents this communication in patient's medical record.
• Documents in medical record according to CDH standards, and regulatory and accrediting agencies including JCAHO and Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
• Completes evaluations/assessments as part of intake when assigned, and using patient placement criteria documents justification for recommended level of care.
• Responds to shifts in work assignments as required by patient's needs and remains on duty when crisis requires management. Accepts on call work as assigned and as required by staff shortage.
• Works at developing and maintaining a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, and BHS staff.
• Effectively meets departmental expectations regarding patient caseload size, while maintaining departmental expectations for quality of care and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience working with substance abuse and mental health populations.
• IL LPC or LSW licensure.
• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counseling.
• Must be computer comfortable and/or proficient as much as medical records are automated.

Preferred:

• 2-5 years in intensive treatment setting and/or mental health setting.
• IL LIC CPC, LIC LCSW, LIC MSW.
• CERT CADC.
• Presentation skills including lectures and didactic presentations preferred.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.