Inpatient Psych Case Therapist Part Time

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Inpatient Psych Case Therapist to provide essential support to patients facing mental health challenges. This part-time role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual and group counseling. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care while documenting progress in medical records. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a respected institution committed to enhancing healthcare quality and patient outcomes.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

401(k) Matching

Lifecycle Benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Coordinate care with treatment teams and document in medical records.

Skills

Substance Abuse Counseling

Mental Health Counseling

Assessment Skills

Individual Counseling

Group Counseling

Family Counseling

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Counseling

Tools

Computerized Medical Records Systems

Microsoft Word

Job description

Inpatient Psych Case Therapist Part Time

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Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to better healthcare across the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description
Part Time, 40 hours every 2 weeks
Schedule: 2 weekdays including Fridays and an alternating weekend shift.
The Case Therapist I embodies the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
This role involves assessing patients, treatment planning, and providing direct services such as individual, group, and family counseling. The therapist coordinates care by communicating with the treatment team, patients, and families, documenting in medical records, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Address questions and concerns promptly or direct them to appropriate resources.
• Assist patients and customers in finding their way within the facility.
• Use effective service recovery skills to resolve issues or service breakdowns.
• Demonstrate teamwork by assisting co-workers across departments.
• Communicate effectively, respecting diverse opinions and contributions.
• Use organizational resources efficiently.
• Manage work schedules to complete tasks on time.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to cost reduction, process streamlining, and service growth.
• Document accurately and promptly in the medical record using Microsoft Word or other automated systems.
• Retrieve patient information to enhance case knowledge and facilitate care transitions.
• Conduct individual and group counseling effectively, and provide family counseling as assigned to support family systems.
• Clearly communicate information about self-help groups to support patient transition and ongoing support.
• Understand DSM diagnoses and develop therapeutic interventions based on clinical contact and input from the treatment team.
• Establish rapport with patients and support systems to encourage trust, disclosure, and behavioral change for recovery.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience working with substance abuse and mental health populations
• IL LPC or LSW licensure
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
• Experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counseling
• Proficiency with computerized medical records systems

Preferred:

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

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected statuses.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Visit our Benefits section for more details.