Substance Use Clinical Associate Therapist: Flexible Hours & Saturday

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

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.