THERAPIST (LICENSED REQUIRED) PHP PROGRAM - FULL TIME

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System is seeking a PHP/IOP Therapist (license required) for a full-time position. The role provides therapeutic services to clients to meet bio-psycho-social needs, including crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and discharge planning.

The therapist collaborates with the treatment team, conducts treatment planning, and supports families and consumers with case management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related mental health field.
• Minimum two years of experience in a behavioral health facility with individual, family, and group therapies.
• Strong clinical assessment skills focusing on child/adolescent populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to meet clients' bio-psycho-social needs, including crisis intervention, individual, family and group therapies, and discharge planning.
• Serve as an integral member of the treatment team and manage casework for internal/external support systems.
• Demonstrate a trauma-informed approach and effective communication with PHP/IOP colleagues.
• Maintain knowledge of Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act and work with clients of various ages; apply crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Psychoeducation

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in mental health field

LCPC/LCSW or Clinical Psychologist licensure

Job description

Responsibilities

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and IOP Therapist (LICENSE REQUIRED)

FULL TIME

The Candidate Selected Will Be Responsible For The Following

The PHP/IOP Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services designed to assist clients in meeting their bio-psycho-social needs while enabling them to achieve their optimal level of emotional health. The therapeutic services include providing basic consultation, psychoeducation, and specialized clinical social services for consumers/families receiving care. The PHP/IOP therapist also provides crisis intervention, individual therapy, short-term family therapy, group therapy, treatment planning and discharge planning. The therapist serves as an integral member of the treatment team and is also responsible for case management of consumer’s internal/external support systems and responding effectively to requests for information on a wide range of human service needs. The PHP/IOP therapist must demonstrate a Trauma-Informed approach to both treatment and engagement with PHP/IOP colleagues and be able to demonstrate effective communication skills. In addition, the PHP/IOP therapist must possess a thorough working knowledge of the State of Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act, be able to effectively work with patients of any age population, and demonstrate an understanding of normal growth and development as well as developmental stages. The PHP/IOP therapist must also possess knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and be willing to apply crisis intervention techniques, when necessary.

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS)

is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

About Universal Health Services

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Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

Must have a Master's Degree in related mental health field. A minimum of two (2) years experience in a behavioral health care facility, with direct experience in individual family and group therapies, crisis intervention and treatment skills is preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills, with majority of experience focused on the child/adolescent population.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

LCPC/LCSW or Clinical Psychologist licensure is required. Primary Source Verification shall be required through Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.

EEO Statement

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