Behavioral Health Therapist

    Highlights

    The counselor collaborates with primary care providers, psychiatric staff and other multidisciplinary team members to support whole-person care and improve patient outcomes. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with organizations in the community that facilitate efficient and effective planning for continued care for the patient.

    Numbers & Facts

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    Description

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    Position Summary

    • Responsible for assessment, counseling and therapeutic interventions to individuals, families, and groups.  The counselor collaborates with primary care providers, psychiatric staff and other multidisciplinary team members to support whole-person care and improve patient outcomes.

    Principal Accountabilities

    • Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

    Education

    • Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

    Licenses and Certification

    • LCSW or LCPC in Illinois

    Experience and Skills

    • Technical Experience: 2 years of experience in providing individual, family and/or group therapy required.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • In-depth knowledge of community resources
    •  Skill in diagnostic formulation (DSM-5)
    •  Proficiency with EHR systems and documentation standards
    •  Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.

    Physical Activities

    • Intermittent hand manipulation
    • Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds

    Role Specific Responsibilities

    • Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning in accordance with clinical standards
    • Provides individual, family, and/or group therapy for patients experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges
    • Collaborates with medical providers, psychiatrists, and advanced practice providers to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
    • Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning when indicated.
    • Support patients with referrals to a higher level of care or community resources when appropriate.
    • Maintain compliance with HIPPA, ethical guidelines, and all state/federal laws governing clinical practice.
    • Utilizes evidence-based practice standards to guide the evaluation of care, course of treatment, and appropriate use of organizational and patient-centered resources.
    • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with organizations in the community that facilitate efficient and effective planning for continued care for the patient.
    • Collaborate with the patient, necessary staff, and post-discharge care providers to assure a safe and effective discharge plan.

    Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

    $59904

    To

    $92851.2

    To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:

    http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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