Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist

Details

• Department: Behavioral Health PHP
• Schedule: Day Shift; PRN/As Needed
• Facility: Ascension Alexian Center For Mental Health
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Salary: $31.25 per hour

Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plan
Retirement benefits including employer match plan
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive and developmental disorders and disabilities using specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills.

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic assessments of patient's needs and psychosocial status.
• Develop a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan and goals for the patient and provide psychotherapy, group and family therapy if applicable.
• Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team, as appropriate, to develop treatment goals for the patient.
• May participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences discussing information obtained from patient assessments, updates, treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate documentation of all pertinent information obtained in interviews, consultation with other healthcare professionals, referrals, contacts and supportive services provided to each patient.
• Complete necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with departmental standards and Federal and State regulations.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to interns and assigned staff.

Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Psychologist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Therapist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty allowable

Education:

• Master's degree required.

Additional Preferences
**Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work
**LPC, LCSW, LCPC required
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive and developmental disorders and disabilities using specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills.

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic assessments of patient's needs and psychosocial status.
• Develop a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan and goals for the patient and provide psychotherapy, group and family therapy if applicable.
• Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team, as appropriate, to develop treatment goals for the patient.
• May participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences discussing information obtained from patient assessments, updates, treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate documentation of all pertinent information obtained in interviews, consultation with other healthcare professionals, referrals, contacts and supportive services provided to each patient.
• Complete necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with departmental standards and Federal and State regulations.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to interns and assigned staff.

Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Psychologist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Therapist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty allowable

Education:

• Master's degree required.