Mental Health Clinical Therapist - St. Charles

Position: Mental Health Clinical Therapist I - St. Charles
Location: St. Charles

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LOO St Charles 3805 E Main Streettime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R37923
** Hourly Pay Range:**$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
** Position Highlights:
*** Position:
Mental Health Clinical Therapist I

* Location:

LOH St Charles, IL
* Full Time

* Hours:

Days
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* What you will do:

*** Conducts psychosocial assessments by interviewing the patient and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.
* Contacts appropriate previous and current tertiary caregivers to obtain relevant collateral clinical data that may be needed for the patient’s coordination of care, treatment planning and discharge planning.
* Develops, implements and monitors progress of the patient’s individualized treatment plan.
* Conducts daily group and individual assessments to identify issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient one-on-one and transcribing relevant information.
* Provides individual, group and family process-oriented counseling sessions. Conducts educational, after care support and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities.
* Participates in regular clinical team meetings/staffing and provides input on the psychosocial, disease management and case management needs of the patient.
* Demonstrates an understanding, and adheres to all procedures and legislation, which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment facility.
* Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community resources (12 step support meetings, recovery homes and residential treatment facilities) and medical allied staff expertise to assure an appropriate discharge liaison is implemented.
* Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues that are required by hospital policy and state or federal law. Serves as the facilities representative in legal proceedings resulting from said reports.
* Maintains accurate and timely medical records including psycho-social assessments, family session and daily progress notes to include school personnel and other community collateral involvement. Provides descriptions of therapeutic interventions and patient response for discharge planning process.
* Schedules, attends and documents court hearings as required, such as involuntary admission, guardianship, etc.
* May provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls.
* Participates in activities that enhance professional growth and development. May serve as a spokesperson before professional or community groups.
* Demonstrates conduct in keeping with LOH ethical standards.
* Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
* Floats to alternate units or Linden Oaks locations based on census and staffing needs.
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* What you will need:

** Required Education, Skills and/or

Experience:

* Master’s Degree in Social work or a Master’s Degree in a recognized mental health field
** or
* * a Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an approved substance abuse education program for assignment in the substance abuse area
* Knowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned population
* Ability to maintain information which is highly confidential
* Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation
* Ability to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situations
* Ability to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients during treatment and following discharge

Preferred Education, Skills and/or

Experience:

* Minimum of two years of  experience in a behavioral health setting

Required License and/or Certification:
* Current State of Illinois licensure with a minimum of three letters which may include LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), LSW (Licensed…