Lead Therapist - Chicago Iop

This is where you change your story

At Meadows Behavioral Health we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!

Who are we?

We have been the most trusted name in the industry and have been helping people for 45 years. Our approach is different and success stories of our patients prove that. We don't have one size fits all treatment and there are no quick fixes.

Who are you?

Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 80% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.

We might be a perfect fit for you!

As the Lead Therapist you will provide clinical supervision to non- licensed and / or non-independent licensed therapist and to clinical interns. Assess and facilitate the care for assigned patients, and participates in the treatment and continuing care planning. Be responsible for case management for all assigned patients. Conduct individual, family, specialized and group therapy and share clinical information gained with the treatment team, and with other involved entities as appropriate. Promote implementation of therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule. Provide patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner. Provide on-call coverage as requested.

Essential Duties Include:

• Clinical Supervision
  • Within scope of certification by the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners will provide clinical supervision to non licensed and non-independently licensed therapist.
• Assessment, Coordination & Discharge Planning
  • Meet with assigned patients to introduce self, orient the patient to the therapist role and explain treatment goals and/or expectations. Initiate contact with relevant family members and outpatient providers, after signed release has been obtained, to develop and implement care plan and coordinate discharge planning.
  • Document all activities related to assessment, treatment and discharge planning
• Individual and Family Therapy Services
  • If required or as assigned: Provide individual, group and family therapy for assigned patients per program schedule.
  • Document therapy sessions in the medical record per program requirements.
  • Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in therapeutic setting or therapy sessions.
  • Facilitate specialized interventions when needed.
• Specialized Therapy Services
  • If required or as assigned: Provide specialized therapy services to assigned patients including but not limited to, Family Therapy, Equine, Art, EMDR, and SE.
• Group Therapy / Education
  • Assist in compiling materials for use in group therapy and/or educational/informational sessions.
  • Support program schedule by conducting assigned components and maintaining group therapy/education schedule.
  • Complete syllabus or lesson plan for didactic groups and document as required.
  • Participate in program development and performance improvement measures in social services.
• Treatment Team Member
  • Active member of the multidisciplinary treatment.
  • Communicates clinical concerns and treatment recommendations with team.
• Performance Improvement
  • Actively participates in the performance improvement activities per facility licensure and accreditation requirements.
• On-Call Services
  • May provide on-call services as requested / assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Science or related field.
• State Clinical License in good standing or ability to obtain within 90 days post employment. State Psychology License accepted in lieu of State Clinical License.
• Certification by the State to provide clinical supervision preferred.
• Prefer a minimum of two years experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Prefer experience working with specialty services (Trauma, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders) within a managed care environment.
• Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

We are a Drug Free Company.  All positions are designated as "Safety Sensitive" positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.

The Meadows is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Meadows provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process please reach out