Inpatient Pediatric Therapist (LCSW/LCPC) — Evenings

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, seeks a licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical professional counselor to support the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The role provides individual, couple and family therapy, risk assessment, and crisis-related interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

Requires MA in Social Work or Psychology and LCSW/LCPC licensure in IL, with at least two years of mental health experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interviews and evaluates patients; develops collaborative treatment plans with goals and timelines.
• Provides case management, outreach and aftercare services to patients.
• Counsels crisis patients to stabilize conditions and connects to further support services.
• Ensures documentation and reporting accuracy; maintains comprehensive case records.
• Leads treatment or skills-building groups and collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Maintains communication with other programs and referrals to support patient progress.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professionalism

Documentation skills

Clinical assessment

Education

MA in Social Work/Psychology

Job description

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, seeks a licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical professional counselor to support the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The role provides individual, couple and family therapy, risk assessment, and crisis-related interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

Requires MA in Social Work or Psychology and LCSW/LCPC licensure in IL, with at least two years of mental health experience.