Inpatient Pediatric Clinical Therapist - LCSW or LCPC

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a part-time Clinical Therapist for the Child/Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. The role supports therapy, risk assessments, and family engagement on an 8-hour weekly schedule, alternating Saturdays and Sundays.

The position requires an MA in Social Work or Psychology, and licensure as LCSW or LCPC in Illinois, with 2 years mental health experience.

Qualifications

• MA degree in Social Work or Psychology.
• Licensed in IL as LCSW or LCPC.
• Minimum 2 years in mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family and group therapy on inpatient unit.
• Performs risk assessments and crisis interventions.
• Manages case coordination and discharge planning.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervises trainees and supports clinical supervision.
• Maintains accurate documentation for billing and records.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Family counseling

Education

MA in Social Work or Psychology

IL licensure (LCSW/LCPC)

Tools

EHR systems

Windows OS

Job description

Department: 34901 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Psychology: Child/Adolescent Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 8 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Every other Saturday and Sunday 8AM-430PM Clinical Therapist on Inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry unit Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60

Job Description Summary: This position supports the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. This position will provide therapeutic supports to patients and families as well as administer risk assessments/make recommendations for patients admitted to the pediatric medical units, as needed. Smaller patient to therapist ratios allow for the therapist to focus on building relationships and promoting positive outcomes. The individual filling this position will work closely alongside the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and the larger multi-disciplinary team

Major Responsibilities

Direct Service

Provides individual, couple and family therapy services utilizing a solution focused, brief therapy framework.

• 1)Interviews and evaluates patients, establishes diagnosis, and monitors patients’ behavior.
• 2)Provides case management, outreach and aftercare services to patients.
• 3)Counsels crisis patients to stabilize patients’ condition in order to prevent patients from harming themselves or others, and uses short-term crisis intervention techniques and/or referral to other support services.
• 4)Meets performance standards for direct staff hours (DSH) as outlined for position.
• 5)Develops and leads at least one treatment and/or skills building group.
• 6)Demonstrates ability to utilize and teach appropriate cognitive/behavior management and skill building techniques.
• 7)Communicates with other agency programs and/or human service agencies to obtain all relevant patient information, refers patients and consults with other staff regarding patient progress.
• 8)Consults with regard to crisis services.
• 9)Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• 10)Provides coverage to maintain services as needed.

Clinical Supervision

Provides supervision of the diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, treatment process and other professional duties. Directs supervisees on approaches to patient needs or suggests alternative approaches for resolution of problems.

• 1)Assesses performance by monitoring the quality and quantity of job behaviors and evaluations performance annually.
• 2)Ensures timely and accurate completion of forms, case recording and reports provided by the staff; reviews and provides reports as required.
• 6)Fosters an environment where trainees will advance to further levels of competency.
• 3)Assesses compliance with clinical and administrative policies and procedures;
• 4)Provides orientation and training to trainees
• 5)Actively incorporates during supervision how the billing process impacts the therapeutic process.
• 6)Fosters an environment where trainees will advance to further levels of competency.

Recordkeeping

Completes various administrative and insurance forms to assure accurate data collection for billing, management information system, and other purposes in accord with agency policies and procedures.

• 1)Maintains concise comprehensive case records by following established agency policies and procedures.

Agency and Training Activities

Actively participates in agency activities and in the community in ways that make a positive contribution to agency operations.

• 1)Demonstrates constructive involvement with professionals in the agency and in the community. Develops and maintains professional relationships with court, police, human services, entitlement, and governmental agencies, health services vendors and private organizations to enhance service delivery and agency image. Interprets program services to the social service community, and occasionally represents the agency in public, civic and private groups.
• 2)Participates in quality assurance, accreditation, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and other special projects.
• 3)Demonstrates active involvement in supervision as evidenced by constructive participation, initiative and apparent effort.
• 4)Identifies professional goals and enhances job-related skills through staff development activities.

Remains current on trends in clinical theory and practice.

Licensure

LCSW or LCPC with the State of IL.

Education/Experience Required

MA degree in Social Work or Psychology 2 years experience in a mental health or related setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Clinically appropriate skills
• Courteous and professional
• Demonstrates keyboard skills and familiarity with a Windows environment
• Interpersonal communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Demonstrates commitment to patient focused care. Demonstrates positive, effective leadership in problem solving in the context of a work environment characterized by external forces which produce constant internal change. Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations. May be exposed to patients who potentially could be violent Required to make visits to private residences that may not be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Willingness to transport clients and travel on behalf of agency business, as necessary. If appropriate, has Illinois driver's license in good standing and maintains vehicle insurance as required by state law. Familiarity with the roles and functioning of other providers in the network of child and family mental health and substance abuse treatment networks.

Schedule

Works at least 6 evening (6pm or later) and/or Saturday hours as needed for clinic schedule. Provides coverage for evening and weekend programming as necessary.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care