Adult IOP PHP Case Therapist II

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The  Case Therapist II SL  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.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated clinician to join our team as a Case Therapist II. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of effective treatment planning, creative therapeutic interventions, and the use of integrative, evidence-based approaches in group settings along with individual and family therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

• Provide direct clinical services, primarily group therapy, along with individual and family counseling

• Coordinate care by communicating effectively with the treatment team, patients, and families

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record

• Support discharge planning and ensure continuity of care across the treatment spectrum

Key assets:

• Proven experience in clinical treatment planning and implementation

• Skilled in creative and integrative therapeutic techniques

• Strong time management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A true team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families, and you bring both clinical expertise and a collaborative spirit, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field and license eligible.

Licensure

• Must be license eligible at time of hire with timeframe determined by manager to secure license in behavioral health field, which may include licensed social worker, professional counselor, psychologist, marriage and family therapist.

Experience

• Minimum two years of experience working in clinical treatment setting in substance abuse and/or mental health setting.

• 2 years of experience in intensive treatment setting with individual and group counseling in substance abuse setting and /or mental health setting.

Behavioral Attributes

• Must be computer comfortable

• Customer Service skills. Experience with motivational interviewing style.

Preferred:

• Certification in addictions preferred.

• 2-5 years of experience working in clinical treatment setting in substance abuse and/or mental health setting.

• Prefer Licensed LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, LMFT or other license in behavioral health.

• CERT CADC, LIC CPC, LIC LCSW, LIC, LPC, LIC LSW, LIC MSW

• 2-5 years; some program treatment

• Certification in addictions preferred.