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Behavioral Health Therapist

Behavioral Health Therapist

Chicago, IL

Job Type

Full-time

 

Haymarket Center - Our Mission

The mission of Haymarket Center is to aid people with substance use disorders in their recovery by providing comprehensive behavioral health solutions.

Our Vision

The field of addiction medicine has gone through a remarkable transformation over the past few years. Haymarket Center has emerged as a leader in the fields of addiction and behavioral health treatment. We have done this through our evidence-based interventions and innovative programming geared towards strong outcomes. Our theme that captures the spirit of Haymarket Center is Focus on Success.

The message behind Focus on Success is one of participation by every Haymarket Center employee. Together, we are creating an organization where teamwork and collaboration enable us to succeed, both individually and collectively.

 

Description

  

Haymarket Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist. 

 

This position is responsible for providing alcohol, drug and mental health evidence-based treatments to adults, including those with co-occurring disorders. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, on-going individual and group therapy, case management, brief intervention and related documentation. This position works collaboratively with other providers daily. Duties will include:

  • Perform assessments to evaluate Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders;
  • Provide ongoing individual and group mental health and co-occurring disorders counseling in alignment with evidence based practices and clinical models.
  • Provide psycho-educational/didactic groups educating patients about various aspects of mental health and recovery;
  • Formulate and implement individualized, patient centered plans and provide appropriate interventions based on diagnostic impression and level of functioning;
  • Maintain progress notes and documentation required for the EHR;
  • Participate in trainings and ongoing staff development activities to include clinical supervision and staff meetings;
  • Seek supervision as appropriate and provide feedback on clinical and diagnostic matters to management staff;
  • Complete required reporting of funding sources, government agencies and internal Haymarket Center required reporting within established timeframes and protocols;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or another behavioral health related field with unrestricted licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW LCSW); CADC preferred in addiction. 
  • Two (2) years combined experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use disorders preferred;
  • Knowledge of Mental health counseling and evidence based group and individual interventions;
  • Ability to manage stress and crisis situations;
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary Description

$55,000 - $65,000