Clinical Therapist

Department:
80350 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Non Research Grants

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday 9am-530pm. May require occasional evenings or weekends for groups or special events (once per month). Collaborates closely with PDC leadership and partners with doula and home visiting teams. Reports directly to PDC Supervisor of home visiting and doula program. Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60

Major Responsibilities:

Assessment and clinical interview

- Conduct standardized clinical interviews and administer standardized psychological measures to gather information and assess if mother is eligible for Moving Beyond Depression program.

In-Home Cognitive Behavior Therapy

- Provide IH-CBT to mothers that meet the eligibilities requirements for 15 weekly sessions with a booster session one month after treatment has ended. Attend trainings in IH-CBT provided by MBD. Maintain adherence and fidelity to IH-CBT manual and treatment model.

Data and documentation

- Completion of weekly data entry, clinical case notes, screenings, use of audio recorded sessions, and fidelity checklists.

Collaboration with other professionals

- Maintain open communication with other professionals to ensure the two programs are working together to meet the needs of the mother and child.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:

- Current license of LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with the State of Illinois Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Board required. LPCs must be eligible for the LCPC within 6 months of the hire date OR
- Current LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with the State of Illinois Social Work Board.

Education Required:

- Master's Degree in clinical counseling program OR
- Master's degree in social work

Experience Required:

- 3 years’ experience working with maternal depression and/or cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Prior experience working with families in the home.
- 3-5 years' experience in clinical social work or counseling (preferred)
- Bilingual preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Psychosocial Knowledge

- Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide psychosocial services to pediatric patients and families.

Diversity Appreciation

- Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself.

Professional Demeanor

- Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.

Problem Solving

- Ability to independently work through details of a problem to reach a positive solution.

Communication – Advanced

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Home visiting required.
- May be exposed to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions.
- Ability to work in team-oriented environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.