Monday - Friday

Two to Three nights evening groups till 8:00pm

Pay Range:

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and group therapeutic services in the inpatient level of care.

• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team by reviewing assessment data, case management, intake, and other discipline data.  Ensures goals identified in the treatment plan are clinically appropriate to the stated problems, development focused, measurable and achievable within current anticipated lengths of stay and updates treatment plans as appropriate.

• Performs patient psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions and care plan, goal determining and treatment plan altering as the case warrants. Contacts families, where appropriate for collateral information and discharge planning. Facilitates family meetings, communicates schedule and outcomes with members of the interdisciplinary team.

• May be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the appropriateness of social services provided. Performs peer to peer chart audits consistent with regulatory requirements.

• Works cooperatively with other professional and non-professional staff to identify and resolve problems in the service delivery systems, ultimately improving the quality of patient care.

• Maintains or exceeds clinical productivity standards established by the Manager.

• Works cooperatively with other professional and non-professional staff to identify and resolve problems in the service delivery systems, ultimately improving the quality of patient care.

• Works cooperatively with other professional and non-professional staff to identify and resolve problems in the service delivery systems, ultimately improving the quality of patient care.

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Professional Counselor license issued by the state of North Carolina, or

• Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of North Carolina, or

• Advanced Practice Social Worker, or

• Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of North Carolina.

Education Required:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, or

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Clinical, or

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Educational, or

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field

Experience Required:

• ​​ Typically requires 2 years of experience in providing therapy in behavioral health.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Some positions may be restricted to individuals with Master's Degree in Social Work and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker upon hire.

• Some positions may also require one of the following Substance Abuse licenses upon hire, Substance Abuse Counselor-In-Training, Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, or Clinical Supervisor-In-Training.

• Skilled as a generalist and has one or more specializations. Extensive knowledge and skills in the application of theory, practice and techniques of behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment services.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrates the ability to function in a complex mental health delivery system.

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.