Inpatient Pediatric Therapist - Child & Adolescent Care

Carolinas Medical Center; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, IL seeks a part-time Clinical Therapist for the inpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. You will provide individual and family therapy, support patients and families, and work with a multidisciplinary team on a pediatric psychiatric unit.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with psychiatrists. Smaller patient-to-therapist ratios enable strong relationship-building and focused care.

Qualifications

• LCSW or LCPC licensure in IL is required.
• MA degree in Social Work or Psychology.
• Minimum 2 years of mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family and group therapy on an inpatient unit.
• Performs risk assessments and develops treatment plans with the team.
• Offers crisis intervention and coordinates care with psychiatrists and staff.
• Maintains clear clinical documentation and records.
• Collaborates with external agencies and participates in supervision.

Skills

Clinical therapy skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

MA degree in Social Work or Psychology

2 years experience in a mental health setting

Job description

Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, IL seeks a part-time Clinical Therapist for the inpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. You will provide individual and family therapy, support patients and families, and work with a multidisciplinary team on a pediatric psychiatric unit.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with psychiatrists. Smaller patient-to-therapist ratios enable strong relationship-building and focused care.