Clinical Case Manager (Geropsych) Days - LOH

Hourly Pay Range :

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

This application is an evergreen opportunity , which means by applying once, you?ll be considered for current and future Clinical Case Manager openings at our Linden Oaks Hospital in Naperville on our Geropsych unit.

Location : Linden Oaks Hospital

Time : Full-Time

Shift : Days (no evening or weekend commitments)

A Brief Overview :

Providing quality clinical therapeutic services to patient populations and their families / significant others. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team, supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy and assuring the deliverance of quality treatment. Orienting and mentoring new staff to the unit. Providing clinical supervision to Master's level interns.

What you will do :

Coaches and mentors new hires. Educates new employees on unit to clinical skills related to development of care plans, clinical documentation and understanding group process.

Provides clinical supervision to master's level interns as designated by the unit leader. Monitors evaluation process of students to ensure accurate assessments of skills. Maintains professional relationship with the identified advisor at the student's academic institution.

Actively participates on committees and councils as assigned.

Develops and delivers community education programs and workshops to enhance community awareness of mental health issues and resources available to address these issues; supports organization?s strategic marketing efforts.

Conducts psychosocial assessments by interviewing the patient and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.

Contacts appropriate previous and current tertiary caregivers to obtain relevant collateral clinical data that may be needed for the patient?s coordination of care, treatment planning and discharge planning.

Develops, implements and monitors progress of the patient?s individualized treatment plan.

Provides individual, group and family process-oriented counseling sessions. Conducts educational, after care support and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities.

Participates in regular clinical team meetings / staffing and provides input on the psychosocial, disease management and case management needs of the patient.

Demonstrates an understanding, and adheres to all procedures and legislation, which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment facility.

Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community resources (12 step support meetings, recovery homes and residential treatment facilities) and medical allied staff expertise to assure an appropriate discharge liaison is implemented.

Reports to community / state agencies any patient issues that are required by hospital policy and state or federal law. Serves as the facilities representative in legal proceedings resulting from said reports.

Maintains accurate and timely medical records including psycho-social assessments, family session and daily progress notes to include school personnel and other community collateral involvement. Provides descriptions of therapeutic interventions and patient response for discharge planning process.

Schedules, attends and documents court hearings as required, such as involuntary admission, guardianship, etc.

What you will need :

Master's Degree in Social Work or a Master's Degree in a recognized mental health field

Possesses the skill set to supervise Master's level interns

Knowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned population

Ability to maintain information which is highly confidential

Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation

Ability to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situations

Ability to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients during treatment and following discharge

Preferred Education and / or Experience :

Two years of experience in a behavioral health setting

Required License and / or Certification :

Current State of Illinois licensure of 3 or 4 letters or a Psych D which may include : LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LCP (Licensed Clinical Psychologist), LCP (Licensed Clinical Professional), or LSW (Licensed Social Worker) unless primary patient population is chemical dependency when a CADC is required.

Open to new grads!

Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire

Benefits :

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career pathways to promote professional growth and development

Various medical, dental, and vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking at designated locations

Wellness program savings plan

Health Savings Account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Community involvement opportunities