Job Details
Job Location
Lake Behavioral Hospital - Waukegan, IL
Position Type
Part Time
Salary Range
$25.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Weekend
Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A WEEKEND CLINICAL THERAPIST- SOCIAL SERVICES
10-hour shifts Saturday & Sunday 8 : 00am - 6 : 30pm
Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?
As a Weekend Clinical Therapist, you will play a vital role in our mission to address the bio-psychosocial needs of our patients. This position involves performing social services functions and guiding patients in accessing treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health. Your responsibilities will include offering basic consultation, delivering specialized clinical social work services, crisis intervention, and conducting short-term and long-term family therapy.
We are seeking a dedicated individual who can provide information and referrals as needed, contributing to the overall well-being of our patients and their families. If you are ready to bring your therapeutic expertise to a dynamic and caring team, join us at Lake Behavioral Hospital, where your skills will be instrumental in helping individuals achieve their optimal level of emotional health.
- Conduct individual / couples / family counseling with a focus on engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with community agencies for patient assessment and services.
- Evaluate and document the effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
- Assess the psychosocial, educational, and behavioral functioning of patients and document updates.
- Utilize age-specific considerations in treatment planning.
- Respond promptly to social work service requests.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient's program and meet social work needs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
- Ensure specific, measurable goals and interventions are defined.
- Adhere to specific standards for the care of diverse patient populations.
- Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric emergencies.
Your Experience Matters What we're looking for :
Education & Education : Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field preferred.Experience : A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and clinical solid assessment skills preferred.Licensure : Must possess an Illinois State license in social work or clinical-related mental health fieldor receive a license within 6 months of employment. CADC preferredAdditional Requirements : May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.Your Care Matters What we provide for our team :
401(k) + matchingHealth insuranceVision insuranceDental insurancePaid time offPaid holidaysCafeteria on site + discounted mealsEmployee engagement eventsEmployee assistance programEmployee recognition programFree parkingWhat sets us apart :
Career & training development opportunitiesDynamic and inclusive work environmentEngaged management team dedicated to your successA guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirationsDisclaimer : Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Lake Behavioral Hospital.
Compensation :
This is a part-time role, and the expected compensation range for this role is $25.00 - $30.00 hourly . We're eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Weekend Clinical Therapist.