Part-Time Group Therapist

POSITION SCOPE & SUMMARY:

Positive Sobriety Institute (PSI) is looking for a part-time therapist (W2 or 1099 available) to provide group programming on Saturdays (2-4 groups/month). The ideal candidate would also be available to provide one group during the week to increase familiarity with the milieu and with PSI’s team (M-F, flexibility with timing). 

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

This is a part-time hourly position and requires clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LSW or LPC required; LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, or PhD 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.? 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Run group programming for PHP and IOP patients 2-4 Saturdays each month. Group is from 8:30am-12:30pm, expected hours onsite 8am-1pm. 
• Availability to run one additional group during the week (M-F) to increase familiarity with the patients and the PSI team is preferred but not required. 
• Attendance at Weekly Virtual Staffing from 1-2:30 every Monday is preferred but not required. 
• Provide high quality, compassionate, and ethical group therapy. 
• Skillful in applying interventions with individuals in crisis. 
• Practices only evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a respectful and caring manner with multi-cultural understanding. 
• Completes documentation (group notes) in Kipu EMR within 72 hours with strong clinical writing skills.  
• Maintains privacy of all company information and safeguards confidential information at all times. 
• Demonstrates a collaborative spirit as a key member of the treatment team determining the course of patients’ treatment. 
• Engages in necessary self-care. 
• Flexible, curious, and non-judgmental approach and interested in other people and forming relationships. 
• Adheres and complies with all Positive Sobriety Institutes policies/standards whether internal, regulatory, legal, etc. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDING:

• This is a part-time position working the hours required to meet job expectations. 
• 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. 

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. Fully licensed as an LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD in the state of Illinois preferred. 
• Experience – Minimum two to three (2-3) years professional experience with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. 

SKILLS:

• Strong experience facilitating groups. 
• 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. 

POSITION STRUCTURE / BENEFITS: 

• W2 or 1099 both available; candidate preference can be discussed during the interview process 
• Starting at $70-90/hour depending on licensure, experience, and employee/contractor classification 
• If classified as an employee, part-time employees receive 1 hour of PTO and 1 hour of sick time for every 35 hours worked (cap of 40 hours per year)