School Based Health Center Clinical Therapist - LCSW or LCPC

United States·Park Ridgemid

OtherClinical Therapist

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Key Responsibilities

Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of students seeking care from the School Based Health Center Spearheads interdisciplinary behavioral health treatment planning,

Requirements Summary

Responding to emergency situation that requires physical/behavioral management and use of de-escalation skills/techniques. May be exposed to infectious diseases, violent patient behavior, chemicals,

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OtherClinical Therapist

Department:

01461 AMG Lutheran General Charity - Pediatrics: School Based Clinics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 8AM-4PM on site rotate between Maine East, Maine West and Maine South High Schools.

$33.05 - $49.60

***The address/location for this role is supporting three high schools, rotating between the sites on a daily basis:

Maine East ( 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068 ), Maine West (1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018) and Maine South High Schools (1111 S Dee Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068)

The Clinical Therapist for the School Based Health Center (SBHC) will provide counseling services and resource assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning, and maximize the well-being and academic functioning of adolescents who utilize the SBHC. Clinical functions include: individual therapy, screening and assessments for identified families, brief interventions and referral to treatment, coordination with pediatricians, school personnel, community partners and allied therapists, parent education and training, and clinical supervision of social work/counseling students and interns. This role will also assist the APN and Medical Director with administrative duties including preparation of required reporting as well as program expansion/development.

Responsibilities

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Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of students seeking care from the School Based Health Center
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Spearheads interdisciplinary behavioral health treatment planning, bringing expertise to assist in the diagnostic and treatment planning process.
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Care of adolescent patients presenting with mental, behavioral, addictive or emotional disorders (e.g., psychoses, anxiety disorders, depression, school refusal/anxiety, substance abuse disorders, eating disorders, developmental disabilities, sexual dysfunctions and/or adjustment disorders.)
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Provide consultation in-person or remotely with other care team members as appropriate regarding mental, behavioral or emotional disorders, and the provision of psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, behavior modification in support of the students plan of care.
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Provides clinical behavioral health oversight and guidance to School Based Health Center
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Informs Physicians, RN, SW, and Leadership of pertinent clinical information obtained via individual/group therapies or psychosocial assessments.
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Maintains professional standards and responsibilities for his/her own professional practice according to medical group, department, and state regulations.
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Utilizes clinical skills to promote patient and family satisfaction.
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Provides documentation of all casework activities per school/department standards.

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:

LCPC or LCSW issued by state of Illinois.

Masters Degree
Five years clinical experience

Sound knowledge of therapeutic skills.
Counseling and psychotherapy skills.
Knowledge of aftercare resources.

Requirements

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Responding to emergency situation that requires physical/behavioral management and use of de-escalation skills/techniques.
May be exposed to infectious diseases, violent patient behavior, chemicals, electrical equipment and hazards associated with their use.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

What We Offer

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✓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

✓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

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.