POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides clinical services to psychiatric inpatient and partial hospitalization (PHP) patients and their families. Completes psychosocial evaluations, facilitates group therapy, individual, couple, and family therapy, and discharge planning/linkage with aftercare services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Attends appropriate clinical staffings on behalf of patients and their families.
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary treatment team in developing a treatment plan for each patient and document services performed in the client record.
Provides individual and family therapy as prescribed by treatment plans. Therapeutic orientation shall be consistent with a best practice approach to addressing identified client needs.
Provides group therapy and clinically focused group activities consistent with client needs. Group therapeutic orientation shall be consistent with a best practice approach to facilitating group therapy.
Assists in the development of milieu activities, educational groups and therapeutic groups and supports the implementation of therapeutic activities on the treatment units.
Coordinates the development of a therapeutic milieu through an honest, supportive and structured approach to care.
Stays informed of relevant community treatment resources likely to impact the clientele including but not limited to the Department of Human Services, Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Participates in program planning (recommends curriculum, program changes, etc) with unit staff and supervisors.
Develops referral resources and maintains regular contact including parents and guardians of residential clients.
Utilizes knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation in order to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Skills
- Behavioral Health experience
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
This position requires a compassionate individual dedicated to improving patient's outcomes through effective case management strategies.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work or a related field
- Proven experience in managed care and patient assessment
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations
- Familiarity with behavioral health practices and inpatient care
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,140.00 - $79,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Champaign, IL 61820 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Champaign, IL 61820: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
