Licensed Counselor/Social Worker

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Loyola University & Medical Center in Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a LCPC/LCSW - Outpatient Clinic. The Behavioral Health team is seeking future colleagues with a passion to provide advanced behavioral health knowledge and skills including direct and indirect assessment and care to patients and families, crisis intervention, support group facilitation, behavioral health education and problem solving in all clinical care areas.

Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists and primary care providers for coordinated psychiatric patient care. Provides biopsychosocial assessments, individual/family as needed, as well as case management services as required. This position is to supports referrals from inpatient units, intensive outpatient program and providers in the ambulatory setting seeking mental health services for their patients.

Position Responsibilities:

ASSESSMENT: Assesses patient's mental and social functioning by conducting biopsychosocial assessments and charting accordingly. Provides appropriate case management referrals for Department patients as required and/or appropriate to community resources.

COUNSELING: this generalist position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide individual/couples/family/group therapy as indicated by patient's needs to full age spectrum on a wide variety of patient issues.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: May work in concert with the ambulatory behavioral health team and other ambulatory providers to identify opportunities for outreach and support groups. Is responsible for the development and coordination of said groups

QUALITY: Participates in departmental and system wide performance

improvement and quality initiatives. Maintain appropriate charting documentation per Loyola and Department Policy.

Documents in EPIC all pertinent patient information by the close of each business day. Properly codes and submits bill for relevant and approved services. Reports potential risk or quality management issues to department manager of director.

• Master's degree required in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work

• Certification/Licensure: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.

• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.