Evening Therapist en Positive Sobriety Institute

Description

Evening Therapist Position Summary

Positive Sobriety Institute (PSI) specializes in treating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders for a wide range of professionals, including physicians, attorneys, business professionals and executives, in high-stress, high-accountability roles. 

This is a full-time salary position. Master’s degree in clinical mental health, social work, or related field required; LPC, LSW, or CADC preferred. The position requires knowledge about substance use disorders, trauma, psychiatric diagnoses, and familiarity with healthcare professionals (particularly physicians). The therapist collaborates with a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group therapy for Evening IOP. 
• Offer crisis intervention support in collaboration with the clinical team.
• Participate in case consultation and care meetings.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner including group and individual progress notes, discharge summaries, and treatment plans with strong clinical writing skills.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic medical records in EMR. Secures and safeguards client information per HIPAA standards.
• Support case management tasks, including coordination of care, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Collaboration with individuals in related positions including, but not limited to, other clinical team members and administrative personnel.
• Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations for new admissions and assist with treatment planning. 
• Support MCAP team in completing comprehensive evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee Understanding

• This is a fulltime position working the hours required to meet job expectations of facilitating the Evening IOP program.
• Scheduled and unscheduled performance reviews are given according to Company policies.
• Employment with Windrose Recovery is “at will” and employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice.

Clarifications

• The job expectations statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. The job responsibilities above may be modified to meet changing business needs.
• Windrose Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company makes all selection and other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company provides reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with physical or mental disabilities in accordance with applicable law(s). If an accommodation is required to apply for employment, or to perform the essential responsibilities of a position you seek, please contact Human Resources so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Minimum master’s degree from an accredited College or University in counseling psychology, social work, behavioral science, or related field.
• Licensure – Provisionally licensed as an LSW or LPC in the state of Illinois required or working under the direct supervision of a fully licensed supervisor for an initial time period. Fully licensed as an LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD in the state of Illinois preferred.
• Experience – Minimum two years professional experience with substance use disorders. Experience with trauma preferred.

Skills

• Strong experience facilitating individual and group therapy. 
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and multi-tasking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Assertive problem-solving ability.
• Self-directed and can work independently and implement time management strategies.
• Commitment to professional standards, regulatory excellence/integrity, and personal development
• Must be proficient in computer usage and electronic medical recordkeeping (EMR).

Competencies

• Provides professional counselling and treatment in accordance with treatment plan and follows through as required. Collaborates with full treatment team as needed.
• Uses compassionate and professional patient care.
• Demonstrates mastery of appropriate diagnostic, record keeping, and patient status documentation software applications by including all elements of EMR in documentation progress notes.
• Uses thorough assessment skills (i.e. history, probing for signs and symptoms, etc.) to make accurate decisions on seriousness of condition and appropriate treatment options.
• Demonstrates attention to detail in completing assignments with minimal supervisory intervention.
• Effectively collaborates with members of the care team.
• Provides advice and support for patients to make informed decisions about their rights.
• Completes work consistently with the highest respect and dignity for those being treated.
• Acts and performs with sound job knowledge, judgment, and problem-solving skills in issuing feedback/instructions to others.
• Uses active listening skills that are sensitive to individual and cultural communication differences.
• Responds to emergencies using proper judgment.
• Self identifies and pursues/supports continuous learning opportunities for self and others.

Schedule/Benefits

• Core Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30am-8:30pm
• Salary starting at $60,000
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and 401(k) (non-matching)