Mental Health Clinical Therapist II - Suicide and Substance Use Prevention

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Shift, on call, holiday pay

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual performance-based increases

Career development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health savings account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Endeavor Health’s Evanston Hospital seeks a licensed Mental Health Therapist II to deliver psychosocial assessments and evidence-based care for patients at risk of suicide and substance use. The role includes participating in screening expansion and collaborative care with primary care and clinics.

Requirements include a Master's degree in social work or related field, IL licensure as an independent clinician, CPR, CPI, and CAMS certifications within 90 days, and a minimum of two years in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Licensed independent mental health clinician (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT) in Illinois.
• Minimum 2 years in behavioral health; hospital/healthcare system experience.
• CPR, CPI, and CAMS certifications within 90 days of hire; CADC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expand suicide and substance use risk assessment in behavioral health and primary care.
• Provide suicide-specific psychotherapy within Psychiatry Urgent Care and Zero Suicide program.
• Provide brief intervention and treatment for substance use risks.
• Develop and implement client referral and follow-up procedures to improve access.
• Collaborate with primary care and external partners to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Direct patient care

Suicide risk assessment

Evidence-based care

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Licensed independent mental health clinician (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT) in IL

CPR Certification (AHA)

CPI certification

CAMS certification

CADC preferred

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$33.24 - $49.86 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Mental Health Therapist II


• Location: Evanston Hospital (may float to other locations)


• Hours: Full-time, M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Summary: The Mental Health Therapist II is responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and direct, evidence-based care to patients at increased risk for suicide and/or substance use. This role will also include participation in the expansion of suicide and substance use screening and collaborative care efforts with primary care and community-based clinics.

What you will need:

• Education: Master's degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, or other related field


• Certification: Licensed as an independent mental health clinician (e.g., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) in the state of Illinois; Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association; CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification and CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) certification within 90 days of hire; CADC preferred


• Experience: MINIMUM 2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting; Direct practice with individuals for whom suicide and/or substance use is a central issue; Experience working in a hospital or healthcare system; Interprofessional collaborative care

What you will do:

• Contribute to expanded assessment for suicide and substance use risk in behavioral health and primary care settings


• Provide suicide-specific psychotherapy to patients with increased risk for suicide within the Psychiatry Urgent Care and Zero Suicide program


• Provide direct substance-use-focused brief intervention and treatment to patients with increased risk of substance abuse


• Participate in and contribute to the development and implementation of client referral and follow-up procedures, prioritizing patient access to specialized services


• Collaborate with primary care offices and external partners to ensure continuity of care between levels of care and sites


• Assist with interprofessional training for universal screening in primary care settings


• Provide ongoing staff training and orient new staff as necessary

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development


• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Free Parking


• Wellness Program Savings Plan


• Health Savings Account Options


• Retirement Options with Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay


• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website www.endeavorhealth.org to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to \"help everyone in our communities be their best\".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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