Case Therapist II-Outpatient Behavioral Health IHR Days

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.

Responsibilities:

• The Primary Therapist functions as part of the treatment team by providing comprehensive care to people ages 18 and over with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provides group and individual therapy for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develops and implements treatment plan in collaboration with patient. Assesses and reassesses patients psychosocial needs throughout program.
• Educates patients regarding their diagnosis, relapse prevention plan, treatment, and community resources.
• Coordinates patient care with relevant individuals, healthcare providers, and agencies in the community.
• Develops appropriate aftercare plans with in collaboration with patient.
• Participates in team meetings and helps in ongoing program development.
• Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span in assessing the patients status and age-specific needs.
• Adheres to and is responsible for the safety standards of Northwestern Medicine including the completion of the mandatory organizational safety standards on an annual basis.
• This position actively maintains confidentiality for our patients and their families as outlined in the Northwestern Confidentiality Policy and shows the same level of respect for every Associate with in Northwestern Medicine.
• This position performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field
• LPC, CADC, LCPC, LCSW or LMFT

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• One year experience in individual and group therapy

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: 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.