Inpatient Clinical Therapist - Pediatrics

Advocate Health

Park Ridge, IL, US
Base: $33.05 - $49.60 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Onsite
Child and adolescent therapy
Risk assessment and crisis intervention
Clinical supervision and training
Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Inpatient Clinical Therapist for their Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit in Park Ridge, IL. The role involves providing therapeutic support and crisis intervention for pediatric patients, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Job Summary

  • This position supports the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, providing therapeutic supports to patients and families and administering risk assessments.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance, and career development programs.
  • The role requires working closely with psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary team to promote positive patient outcomes and maintain high standards of clinical care.

Matching Summary

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Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Inpatient Clinical Therapist for their Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit in Park Ridge, IL. The role involves providing therapeutic support and crisis intervention for pediatric patients, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Salary

Base: $33.05 - $49.60 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Child and adolescent therapy
  • Risk assessment and crisis intervention
  • Clinical supervision and training
  • Case management and outreach services
  • Therapeutic group leadership
  • Patient-focused care in psychiatric unit
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Solution focused brief therapy framework
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Quality assurance and CQI participation
  • Knowledge of child and family mental health networks
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends
  • Positive leadership in dynamic environment

Key Requirements

  • LCSW or LCPC licensure in Illinois
  • MA degree in Social Work or Psychology
  • 2 years mental health or related experience
  • Illinois driver’s license and vehicle insurance as required
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Work Rights

Not specified

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