Therapist LCSW/LCPC

Position Summary:

Work in a diverse work environment that offers individuals the ability to interact with clients/patients in both mental and addiction recovery environment.
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment, psychoeducational classes, individual, family and group therapy to patients needing substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis treatment at Carle BroMenn Addiction Recovery Center.Work collaboratively with hospital staff, providing liaison activities such as providing treatment options that fits patients' needs.
Assists discharge resource team in coordinating transfers to outside substance abuse facilities.Provides short term therapy for patients with addiction and/or mental health disorders.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Related Field
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Illinois upon hire or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Illinois upon hire.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Specific expertise in clinical assessment of alcohol and drug use, misuse, and recovery support.
Must have 2 years' experience providing treatment to individuals with substance use history.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential Functions:


Provides psychosocial assessments, individual, family and group therapy to inpatients, PHP and IOP as required by schedule.
Provided psychoeducational groups to inpatient, PHP and IOP as required by schedule.
Addresses clinical case disposition assignments including patient transfers, referrals and discharges.
Completes assessments, treatment plans and progress notes for all assigned patients.
Participates in or provides clinical information regarding patients at treatment team meetings.
Provides ongoing therapy services for patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patients needs.
Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in treatment.
Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
With permission of patient, provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress.
Meets with Treatment Team at least weekly t, indivually and /or in groups, to review clinical care of patients currently receiving care.
Evaluates quality of patient and family support network in the community.
Provide case management, referring to treatment or community agencies as appropriate.
Maintains and provides current information and referral services to patients, caretakers and families related to appropriate community resources and agencies and units as appropriate.
Works with and provides education to patients, interns, medical students, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Social Workers.
Provides psychosocial assessments and treatment to patients related to substance use disorder and discharge planning.
Consultation with multidisciplinary treatment team members in all areas of the hospital on the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients with substance use disorder problems.
Informs RNs, Leadership, physicians of pertinent clinical information obtained via individual/group therapies or psychosocial assessments.

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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members.
Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.