Company Description

At 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 healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus

Case Therapist I

Department: Youth Mental Health

Hours: full time, 40 hours/week

Location: DeKalb, IL

The BHS 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.

The BHS Case Therapist I is responsible for providing high quality services that promote optimal social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

Responsibilities:

• Screen and evaluate requests for service.
• Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations and serve as a part of the ECASP on-call rotation as assigned.
• Provide psychotherapy and case management services as indicated within accepted standards.
• Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals and resources.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans.
• Implement treatment through various therapeutic modalities.
• Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment planning.
• Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues.
• Refer and link clients to other human services programs.
• Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed.
• Create clinical documentation in support of services provided on a timely basis.
• Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties. Functions cooperatively as a member of the treatment team.
• Consult with and back-up hotline and other volunteer services.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health
• One year supervised clinical experience working in a behavioral health setting
• All NM, Ben Gordon Center (WR849) employees, at point of hire and annually, are required to have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract

Preferred:

• For substance abuse therapist, CADC preferred and Substance Abuse experience.
• Licensed Social Works (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC)

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.