Part Time Associate Therapist

PSI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI Health is seeking an Associate Therapist to support PHP and IOP programs, including day, evening, and weekend services. The role blends clinical care with admissions, administrative coordination, and quality assurance, requiring strong teamwork and flexibility.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of substance use disorders, trauma, and psychiatric diagnoses, with experience in group work and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Education – Master’s degree in counseling psychology, social work, behavioral science, or related field.
• Licensure – Provisionally licensed as an LSW or LPC in Illinois; fully licensed LCPC/LCSW/PsyD/PhD preferred.
• Experience – 1–2 years of professional experience with substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations and contribute to individualized treatment planning.
• Facilitate therapy groups across PHP and IOP.
• Complete MCAP assessments per program and regulatory standards.
• Provide evening and aftercare coverage as needed; Saturdays programming.
• Deliver individual therapy as needed and provide crisis intervention support.
• Assist with care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with UR and Admissions for documentation and onboarding.
• Support MCAP and QA processes with chart audits and improvements.

Skills

Group facilitation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Professional standards

EMR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Description

Associate Therapist Position Summary

PSI Health (PSI) specializes in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health for a wide range of professionals, including physicians, attorneys, and executives, in high-stress, high-accountability roles.

The Associate Therapist is a dynamic clinical role designed to support multiple facets of PSI’s PHP and IOP treatment programs, including day, evening, and weekend services. This role blends clinical care, admissions, administrative coordination, compliance & quality assurance, and team collaboration to ensure high-quality, client-centered treatment delivery. The ideal candidate is flexible, detail-oriented, and skilled in both individual and group work.

The position requires knowledge about substance use disorders, trauma, psychiatric diagnoses, and familiarity with healthcare professionals (particularly physicians). The therapist collaborates with a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations for new admissions and contribute to individualized treatment planning.


• Facilitate therapy groups across PHP and IOP levels of care.


• Conduct and and complete designated portions of MCAP assessments in accordance with program and regulatory standards.


• Provide coverage for Evening IOP and Aftercare programming as needed.


• Serve as the primary staff member facilitating Saturday Programming.


• Provide coverage for treatment planning and case management services.


• Deliver individual therapy as clinically indicated and based on program needs.


• Offer crisis intervention support in collaboration with the clinical team.


• Support case management functions, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning.

Program Support & Coverage

• Act as a liaison between PSI clinical team and Utilization Review (UR) for timely updates and documentation needs as needed


• Collaborate with the Admissions Team to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients and accurate EMR documentation.


• Support the MCAP (Multidisciplinary Clinical Assessment Program) as needed.

Quality Assurance & EMR

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system for all client interactions.


• Participate in clinical documentation review processes to ensure compliance and quality standards.


• Assist with chart audits and flag missing documentation for follow-up.


• Review team documentation to identify gaps or inconsistencies and provide feedback as needed.


• Coordinate with the Compliance Team to ensure documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and Joint Commission guidelines are consistently met.


• Assist with chart audits and flag missing documentation for follow-up.

Employee Understanding

• Scheduled and unscheduled performance reviews are given according to Company policies.


• Employment with Windrose Recovery is “at will” and employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice.

Clarifications

• The job expectations statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. The job responsibilities above may be modified to meet changing business needs.


• Windrose Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company makes all selection and other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company provides reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with physical or mental disabilities in accordance with applicable law(s). If an accommodation is required to apply for employment, or to perform the essential responsibilities of a position you seek, please contact Human Resources so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Minimum master’s degree from an accredited College or University in counseling psychology, social work, behavioral science, or related field.


• Licensure – Provisionally licensed as an LSW or LPC in the state of Illinois required. Fully licensed as an LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD in the state of Illinois preferred.


• Experience – Minimum one to two (1-2) years professional experience with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health diagnoses.

Skills

• Strong experience facilitating groups.


• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and multi-tasking.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Assertive problem-solving ability.


• Self-directed and can work independently and implement time management strategies.


• Commitment to professional standards, regulatory excellence/integrity, and personal development


• Must be proficient in computer usage and electronic medical recordkeeping (EMR)

Competencies

• Provides professional counselling and treatment in accordance with treatment plan and follows through as required. Collaborates with full treatment team as needed.


• Uses compassionate and professional patient care.


• Demonstrates mastery of appropriate diagnostic, record keeping, and patient status documentation software applications by including all elements of EMR in documentation progress notes.


• Uses thorough assessment skills (i.e. history, probing for signs and symptoms, etc.) to make accurate decisions on seriousness of condition and appropriate treatment options.


• Demonstrates attention to detail in completing assignments with minimal supervisory intervention.


• Effectively collaborates with members of the care team.


• Provides advice and support for patients to make informed decisions about their rights.


• Completes work consistently with the highest respect and dignity for those being treated.


• Acts and performs with sound job knowledge, judgment, and problem-solving skills in issuing feedback/instructions to others.


• Uses active listening skills that are sensitive to individual and cultural communication differences.


• Responds to emergencies using proper judgment.


• Self identifies and pursues/supports continuous learning opportunities for self and others.

Schedule / Benefits

• Core Hours: Flexible hours Monday & Tuesdays; Saturday hours required


• Flexibility is required to provide coverage for evening programming, as well as to adjust for staffing needs.


• Hourly at $32.00/hour