Inpatient Program Therapist – Mental Health Care Specialist

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Cafeteria on site

Discounted meals

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Program Therapist- Inpatient to deliver individual, couples, and family counseling within our inpatient program. You will collaborate with community agencies, assess psychosocial functioning, and document responses to interventions, aiming to improve emotional health for patients and their families.

Responsibilities include short- and long-term therapy, crisis intervention, interdisciplinary treatment planning, and setting measurable goals.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health field.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois as a mental health professional is required.
• Minimum 2 years in a psychiatric health care facility with family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and strong assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual/couples/family counseling with engagement and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with community agencies for patient assessment and services.
• Evaluate and document effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
• Assess psychosocial, educational, and behavioral functioning and document updates.
• Utilize age-specific considerations in treatment planning.
• Respond promptly to social work service requests.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Ensure measurable goals and interventions are defined.
• Adhere to standards for care of diverse patient populations.
• Utilize interventions in psychiatric emergencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Group therapy

Clinical assessment

Engagement

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Master's in Social Work

Illinois license to practice

Job description

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Program Therapist- Inpatient to deliver individual, couples, and family counseling within our inpatient program. You will collaborate with community agencies, assess psychosocial functioning, and document responses to interventions, aiming to improve emotional health for patients and their families.

Responsibilities include short- and long-term therapy, crisis intervention, interdisciplinary treatment planning, and setting measurable goals.