Behavioral Health Therapist - Cancer Institute

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Position Summary

• Responsible for assessment, counseling and therapeutic interventions to individuals, families, and groups. The counselor collaborates with primary care providers, psychiatric staff and other multidisciplinary team members to support whole-person care and improve patient outcomes.

Principal Accountabilities

• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Licenses and Certification

• LCSW or LCPC in Illinois

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: 2 years of experience in providing individual, family and/or group therapy required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of community resources
• Skill in diagnostic formulation (DSM-5)
• Proficiency with EHR systems and documentation standards
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.

Physical Activities

• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning in accordance with clinical standards
• Provides individual, family, and/or group therapy for patients experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges
• Collaborates with medical providers, psychiatrists, and advanced practice providers to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning when indicated.
• Support patients with referrals to a higher level of care or community resources when appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with HIPPA, ethical guidelines, and all state/federal laws governing clinical practice.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice standards to guide the evaluation of care, course of treatment, and appropriate use of organizational and patient-centered resources.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with organizations in the community that facilitate efficient and effective planning for continued care for the patient.
• Collaborate with the patient, necessary staff, and post-discharge care providers to assure a safe and effective discharge plan.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$59904

To

$92851.2

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http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits