Psychotherapist Job at Advocate Health Care (Aurora)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Requirements

Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Advanced Practice Social Worker license
Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Master's Degree in Social Work
Master's Degree in Psychology, Clinical
Master's Degree in Psychology, Educational
Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field
Typically requires 2 years of experience in providing therapy in behavioral health
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
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
Will frequently be required to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance, and will occasionally be required to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders and twist
Must be able to restrain and control patients who are outwardly psychotic or physically combative

What we offer

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
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

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