Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. This is a hybrid role: in person & virtual. Clinician must be physically on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8am to 4:30pm; Mondays and Thursdays can work remote in IL.

Pay Range:

Major Responsibilities:

Provision of group therapy based on clinical assessments and established treatment plans in accordance with department standards of quality care consistent with accepted standards of practice of DNV, IDPH, and Illinois Department of Professional Regulations. Individual counseling and crisis stabilization provided as needed.

• Provides counseling consistent with the psychiatrist’s orders, department policy, and when clinically indicated. Identifies dynamics which perpetuate dysfunctional relationships and behaviors, providing clinical intervention, recommendations, and referrals.
• Serves as an educational coordinator and advocate for proper psychiatric and/or substance abuse treatment by involving family, significant others, school, EAP’s, social services, probation officers, employers, half-way houses, managed care companies, etc.
• Completes appropriate assessments and forms according to established policy and procedures.
• Participates in the development and review of the multidisciplinary treatment plan, bringing his/her expertise to assist in the diagnostic, treatment and revision planning process.
• Provides group psychodynamic therapy and individual counseling to facilitate development of insight, interpersonal skills, coping abilities and information in the use of support systems and resources.

Documentation consistent with established policy and procedures to create a permanent patient record.

• Protects the security and confidentiality of information in the medical record.
• Completes all documentation according to established policy and procedures, i.e., psychosocial assessments, treatment plan, daily progress notes, patient/family education sheet, and discharge/aftercare plans.

Interacts with other multidisciplinary team members and other hospital personnel to ensure optimal patient care.

• Communicates all information related to changes in patient’s physical status to physician and team members.
• Communicates mental status changes and other pertinent patient information to team members and physician to assure the effective integration of therapies.
• Engages in exchange of ideas, observations, and experiences with team members to maintain and/or improve patient services.
• Collects information from the patient’s medical record in order to help establish the severity of illness, determine the level of services needed, plan for care, including discharge, and documents this clinical information in the patient's chart.
• Collaborates with insurance case managers/reviewers to ensure ongoing authorization of services.

Coordinates discharge planning based on assessment of patient and family needs and available resources.

• Contacts the patient and family regarding discharge planning and aftercare management to identify patient/family needs and problem areas.
• Represents the hospital as a liaison with community resources to procure services that ensure the aftercare management of the patient and family.
• Performs psychosocial assessments as needed.

Assurance of a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards.

• Adheres to safety practices and provides a safe work environment for self and others.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Performs patient safety rounds as needed.

Licensure:

• LCSW/LCPC

Education/Experience Required:

• MSW or MA/MS in Counseling Psychology
• This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to apply therapeutic skills.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPR certification.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Responding to emergency situation that requires physical/behavioral management.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.