Lead Case Therapist III-Full Time, $7500 Sign-On Bonus

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

Department: Community Support Team

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Predominantly working in the field, transporting clients

The Case Therapist III 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.

Community Support Team [CST] Lead 

-Serve as liaison for the CST team across the Community Mental Health Center [CMHC] and in the community through other referring social service agencies, courts, and hospitals. 

-Conduct regular quality assurance review of CST records with the assistance of a LPHA. 

-Conduct Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan [IATP] & Level of Care Utilization System [LOCUS] assessment in accordance with Rule 132/140 standards. 

-Complete clinical chart review for assigned CST caseload[s] or client referral[s].  

-Independent management of schedule [appointments, phone calls, paperwork time, trainings, meetings, tracking travel etc.]. 

-Document in patient medical record in an accurate and timely fashion. 

-Conduct community-based sessions that support client’s progress towards identified treatment goals to productivity standards. 

-Conduct client centered consultation with both external and internal providers. 

-Provide crisis intervention and safety planning including linkage to other teams/facilities/etc. as needed. 

-Conduct team meetings/huddles/supervisions as assigned. 

-Provide linkage and referral to internal and external interventions/resources/services as applicable.  

-Track client data on a monthly basis to maintain program fidelity.   

-Obtain preauthorization/reauthorization from insurance as needed. 

-Maintain Leader on Duty shifts as assigned each month.  

-All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required:

• 5 years of experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counseling
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
• Master's degree with LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC, or eligible for licensure

Preferred:

• 5 years in intensive treatment setting and/or mental health setting
• CADC 
• LIC CPC
• CERT CADC
• LIC LCSW
• LIC MSW

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.