Medical Therapist

To provide assistance to the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and discharge planning for patients and their families. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within 2 years - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Licensed Social Worker (LSW) within 2 years - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFP) Psychology, Work Experience:

Behavioral health Advanced reading, writing and oral skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker. Maintain confidential information. Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor. Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications

Facilitates regularly scheduled group therapy/week. Cognitive behavior therapy and other brief therapies are utilized whenever appropriate. Accurately documents activities according to the policies and procedures. Is knowledgeable of and capable of providing emergency assistance in regard to inappropriate acting out behavior by any patient. before instituting emergency measures such as safety codes, restraints, etc. Collaborates with other members of the treatment team as well as community providers in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan and provides referrals and discharge planning. Participates actively in regularly scheduled staffing meetings as well as community, return to work, discharge, and employer staffing. Document identified problems, discipline specific interventions, discharge plan, goals met, etc. Proactively meets with other members of the treatment team on a daily basis to coordinate care and discharge planning specifically; psychiatrist, Unit Counselors, other community providers, patients and family members. Begins discharge planning process as soon after admission as is clinically appropriate and that plan is in place prior to discharge. Uses creativity and patient advocacy in the planning and implementation of the discharge plan At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.