Crisis Case Therapist I-Part-time Evenings 2500 Sign-on

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

**This position comes with a $2,500 sign-on bonus**

The Case Therapist I 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.

Responsible for assessing patients for acute mental health crisis and substance concerns in emergency department and medical/surgical units, treatment planning, providing direct patient services, to include on a limited basis individual and family counseling if needed. Case Therapist coordinates care including communicating with treatment team, patient, and family, documenting in medical record, and discharge planning, continuum of care. 

Hours: 3pm-11:30pm, including a weekend rotation of every third weekend. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way. 
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others. 
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time. 
• Documents in patient electronic medical record via Epic or other automated medical records software in an accurate and timely fashion. 
• Retrieves patient information in hospital medical records application to improve knowledge of case and facilitate patient moving through continuum of care. 
• Understands DSM diagnosis and through clinical contact with the patient and input from the treatment team develops therapeutic interventions which assist patient with addressing diagnosis. 
• Communicates with patient and patient's support system information regarding admission, continued stay, and discharge planning regularly and documents this communication in patient's medical record. 
• Documents in medical record according to CDH standards, and regulatory and accrediting agencies including JCAHO and Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. 
• Completes evaluations/assessments as part of intake when assigned, and using patient placement criteria documents justification for recommended level of care. 
• Responds to shifts in work assignments as required by patient's needs and remains on duty when crisis requires management. Accepts on call work as assigned and as required by staff shortage. 
• Works at developing and maintaining a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, and BHS staff. 
• Effectively meets departmental expectations regarding patient caseload size, while maintaining departmental expectations for quality of care and patient satisfaction. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience working with substance abuse and mental health populations
• IL LPC or LSW licensure
• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
• Experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counseling
• Must be computer comfortable and/or proficient as much as medical records are automated.

Preferred:

• 2-5 years in intensive treatment setting and/or mental health setting.
• IL LIC CPC, LIC LCSW, LIC MSW.
• CERT CADC.
• Presentation skills including lectures and didactic presentations preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

Current employees and former employees that have terminated in the last year are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.