Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Job ID: 238362

Medix™; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide essential behavioral health services in a diverse community in Chicago. The role involves initial psychiatric consultations, crisis management, and teamwork with healthcare providers. Candidates should have a master's degree and an active Illinois license. Join this supportive team to make a significant impact in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a clinical concentration in mental health.
• Active LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT in Illinois; or ability to obtain it.
• Two years of experience performing therapy for individuals with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial psychiatric consultations and supportive psychotherapy.
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health disorders.
• Coordinate care and support medication management.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Confidentiality (HIPAA)

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health

Tools

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Problem Solving Therapy

Job description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Job ID: 238362

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Job ID: 238362

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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Are you a compassionate and skilled Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist looking to make a significant impact in a diverse community? Medix is seeking a dedicated professional for our confidential client, a leading public health system in Chicago/Cook County, Illinois. This vital role provides essential outpatient behavioral health services across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

This is an opportunity to provide initial psychiatric consultations, crisis management, psychotherapy, and supportive care under the direction of ambulatory providers. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality mental health support to the residents of Cook County.

What You'll Do:

• Direct Patient Care: Provide initial psychiatric consultations, supportive psychotherapy, and crisis management for patients with various mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Assessment & Treatment: Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders, determine safety, and recommend outpatient treatment.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with providers, psychiatric consultants, and other mental health professionals to coordinate care, support medication management, and facilitate treatment plan changes.
• Evidence-Based Interventions: Deliver brief interventions using techniques like Behavioral Activation, Problem-Solving Treatment, or Motivational Interviewing.
• Mentorship & Development: Mentor staff on clinical cases and professional development, staying current on evidence-based practices and relevant policies.

What You'll Bring:

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a clinical concentration in mental health.
• Licensure: Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFP) in the State of Illinois, or the ability to obtain licensure two weeks prior to starting.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing individual therapy for individuals with mental illness in a mental health setting (internship experience counts!). Experience using evidence-based counseling techniques (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy).
• Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Preferred: Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and experience working with co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical health problems.

Why Join This Team?

This is an opportunity to be part of a large, impactful healthcare system dedicated to serving the community. You'll contribute to a supportive team environment and have opportunities for professional growth.

If you're a compassionate and skilled licensed therapist ready to contribute to comprehensive behavioral health care, apply today through Medix!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Public Health

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