Therapist - PRN - Downers Grove

Meadows of Wickenburg; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Meadows Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional for an on-call position at MBH Outpatient Center Chicago/Downers Grove. You will provide assessment, therapy, and discharge planning, coordinating care with the treatment team.

Eligible candidates hold a Masters in Behavioral Health, state licensure, CPR/First Aid, CPI, a valid driver's license, and have at least two years of behavioral health experience. On-call duties and varied therapies are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field.
• State licensed to practice (if doctor, must apply for psychologist license upon hire).
• CPR & First Aid Certification required.
• CPI Certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with assigned patients to introduce self and explain treatment goals.
• Document assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
• Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy as needed.
• Deliver specialized therapy services (e.g., EMDR, trauma-focused).
• Participate in group therapy/education sessions and materials prep.
• Act as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Engage in performance improvement activities per licensure requirements.
• May provide on-call services as requested.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field

State licensed to practice

Tools

CPR & First Aid Certified

CPI Certified

Driver Safety Training

Job description

Job Details:

Location: MBH Outpatient Center Chicago - Downers Grove, IL 60515

Position Type: On Call / Pool

Education Level: Masters Degree

Salary Range: $60.00 - $60.00 Hourly

Job Category: Health Care

This is where you change your story

At Meadows Behavioral Health, we understand that new directions to career advancement and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new, rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!

Who are we?

Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry. We offer a range of specialized programs, including residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. We offer state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field. Our approach is different and success stories from our patients are the proof.

Who are you?

Are you compassionate, innovative, and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 75% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.

Essential Duties Include:

Assessment, Coordination & Discharge Planning

• Meet with assigned patients to introduce self, orient the patient to the therapist role and explain treatment goals and/or expectations. Initiate contact with relevant family members and outpatient providers, after signed release has been obtained, to develop and implement care plan and coordinate discharge planning.
• Document all activities related to assessment, treatment and discharge planning.

Individual and Family Therapy Services

• If required or as assigned: Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy for assigned patients per program schedule.
• Document therapy sessions in the medical record per program requirements.
• Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in therapeutic setting or therapy sessions.
• Facilitate specialized interventions when needed.

Specialized Therapy Services

• If required or as assigned: Provide specialized therapy services to assigned patients including but not limited to, Family, Equine, Art, EMDR, and SE.

Group Therapy / Education

• Assist in compiling materials for use in group and/or educational/informational sessions.
• Support program schedule by conducting assigned components and maintaining group therapy/education schedule.
• Complete syllabus or lesson plan for didactic groups and document as required.
• Participate in program development and performance improvement measures in social services.

Treatment Team Member

• Active member of the multidisciplinary treatment.
• Communicates clinical concerns and treatment recommendations with team.

Performance Improvement

• Actively participates in the performance improvement activities per facility licensure and accreditation requirements.

On-Call Services

• May provide on-call services as requested / assigned.

Other

• Ability to interact and communicate professionally and appropriately.
• Ability to effectively respond to customer requests; ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, in a clinically accurate and professional manner; ability to inform patients and families of clinical program policies; ability to work as a member of a team.

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field
• State licensed. If individual has a doctorate in Psychology they may function as a Therapist but must apply for a license as a Psychologist upon hire, keeping HR informed of progress.
• CPR & First Aid Certified.
• CPI Certified.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Driver Safety Training
• Minimum of two years experience in behavioral health field preferred.
• Prefer experience working with specialty services (Trauma, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders) within a managed care environment.
• Prefer two years experience providing Family Therapy, EMDR, sex addiction or other trauma specialist if assigned to conduct specialized therapy.

We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.

Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Meadows Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process, please reach out to [e-mail].