Outpatient Case Therapist II-Full Time

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

The Case Therapist II 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.

BHS Foxpointe in Sycamore, IL is seeking an experienced, independently licensed clinician to join our dynamic outpatient Behavioral Health team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a clinician who brings a specialty niche, values collaborative care, and thrives in a multidisciplinary environment grounded in the NM values of Patients First, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

About the Role:

As part of our outpatient therapy team, you will provide evidence-based treatment to clients from diverse backgrounds. Our clinicians represent a wide range of training backgrounds and clinical interests—and we believe this diversity strengthens our practice and enhances patient care.

What We’re Looking For

• Independently licensed clinician (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD)
• Strong grounding in evidence-based interventions
• A clinician with a clinical niche or specialized focus area
• Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and inclusive clinical practice
• Comfort in both outpatient therapy and community-facing work
• Interest in serving clients of diverse identities, perspectives, and lived experiences

In addition to outpatient therapy, this role incorporates meaningful community connection through service in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP responsibilities include:

• Delivering presentations and educational sessions
• Attending local employer wellness fairs
• Providing Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
• Offering short-term, solution-focused counseling for employees of contracted partner organizations

Schedule

• Weekdays 
• Minimum of two evenings per week: Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday

Why Join Us

We offer a supportive, mission-driven environment that values professional growth and clinical excellence.  include:

• Regular formal consultation with medical providers and clinical staff
• Robust informal collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues
• Onsite billing staff for operational support
• Private onsite office space and equipment
• Potential for hybrid work (based on program needs)
• Leadership that values innovation, inclusivity, and staff wellbeing

Required:

• Minimum two years of experience working in clinical treatment setting in substance abuse and/or mental health setting.
• Must be computer comfortable
• Master’s degree in behavioral health field and license eligible.
• 2 years of experience in intensive treatment setting with individual and group counseling in substance abuse setting and /or mental health setting.
• Customer Service skills. Experience with motivational interviewing style.
• Must be license eligible at time of hire with timeframe determined by manager to secure license in behavioral health field, which may include licensed social worker, professional counselor, psychologist, marriage and family therapist.

Preferred:

• Prefer Licensed LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, LMFT or other license in behavioral health.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.