Mental Health Clinical Therapist LCSW - Inpatient - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Mental Health Clinical Therapist II. In this role, you will provide essential clinical social work services, focusing on psychosocial assessments and care plan implementations. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to program development. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization offers various benefits, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required for this role.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is a must; LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments and implements care plans.
• Coordinates discharge plans and conducts group activities.
• Maintains documentation and participates in program development.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Care Plan Implementation

Group Facilitation

Documentation Skills

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$32.60 - $48.90 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Mental Health Clinical Therapist II LCSW

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Full Time, 40 hours/week

• Hours: M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Required Travel: No

A Brief Overview:

• Provides clinical social work services, along with program and policy development, and marketing. Acts in accordance with hospital and department philosophy, the NASW code of ethics, federal, state and local laws, and other regulatory bodies.

What you will do:

• Performs psychosocial assessment/evaluation of patients and their significant others.

• Implements a plan of care to attempt to resolve psychosocial problems.

• Coordinate discharge plans.

• Conducts group activities.

• Conducts individual and family meetings.

• Completes and maintains department records and documents case activities in the medical records.

• Participates in program development and Performance/Quality Improvement initiatives

• Participate as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team in the treatment planning and discussion.

• Attends team and staff meetings, as well as other meetings as required.

• Maintains timely and complete documentation including documentation of an individual's attendance in groups, response to activities and other pertinent observations in accordance with department policy.

• Acts as intake coordinator for referrals. to the Partial Hospital Program (delete this yellow highlighted part)

• Performs Utilization review activities as needed/assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the nurse manager or designee.

What you will need:

• Masters Degree Social Work Required

• Recognizes needs and behaviors of various age groups. Understands human development stages and addresses age-related issues in psycho assessment and interventions.

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Community Involvement Opportunities