Responsible for assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family counseling. Coordinates care through multidisciplinary team collaboration, medical record documentation, and discharge planning.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling and experience with substance abuse and mental health populations. Must obtain LPC or LSW licensure within twelve months of hire.
Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionLocation: 7 Blanchard Circle, Wheaton, ILIn-House Registry (IHR) means the hours are 'as needed' (shift coverage).Schedule is not guaranteed and will fluctuate depending on the team's needs.
Availability may be needed anywhere from one shift per week to an entire week of coverage.
Shifts are during the day, on weekdays.*Benefits not offeredThe Case Therapist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.Responsible for assessing patients, treatment planning, and providing direct patient services including individual, group, and family counseling.
Case Therapist coordinates care including communicating with treatment team, patient, and family, documenting in medical record, and discharge planning, continuum of care.Responsibilities:Facilities individual and group counseling effectively, and provides family counseling as assigned in a fashion that assists the family system in working toward resolution of dysfunction.Understands and communicates clearly, concisely, and in a motivational fashion, the information pertaining to self help groups which, assist patient in making a transition to such groups for on-going support and problem solving.Understands DSM diagnosis and through clinical contact with the patient and input from the treatment team develops therapeutic interventions which assist patient with addressing diagnosis.Establishes rapport with patient and patient's support system through a variety of techniques that encourage trust, disclosure, and behavioral changes on the part of the patient and family to assist with recovery.Utilizes feedback from supervisor and Clinical Director/Medical Director regarding performance, and keeps scheduled supervisory sessions.Develops effective discharge planning with input from multidisciplinary team and managed care/utilization review.Secures appropriate releases of information and consents for next level of care.
Benefits
401(k) Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
Lifecycle Benefits
Knowledgeable about referral sources and available community resources.Deals with sudden deaths, trauma and accidents so as to provide support to family members.Capable and responsible to assist with referrals for hospital patients in need of guardianship, advocacy, and physicial, sexual, and elder abuse/neglect referrals.
Communicates with patient and patient's support system information regarding admission, continued stay, and discharge planning regularly and documents this communication in patient's medical record.Communicates with clinical and non-clinical team members the information that improves the patient care experience while maintaining confidentiality.Coordinates, communicates, and facilitates interaction between BHS and other providers of care, employers, and other referral sources as allowed by patient via written consent.
Attends rounds, case presentations and staffings as expected per medical unit assignment.Offers medical staff information that helps increase the depth of their understanding of family dynamics or psychosocial issues.
QualificationsRequiredMaster’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related fieldExperience working with substance abuse and mental health populationsLicensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) within twelve months of hirePreferredTwo to five years’ experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counsellingThree to five years in intensive treatment setting and /or mental health settingCertified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (CADC)Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Alcohol and Drug CounsellorAdditional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.Background CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.
If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.
Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
Exception
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
