Hourly Pay Range:
$33.24 - $49.86 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
Position: Mental Health Therapist II
Location: Evanston Hospital (may float to other locations)
Hours: Full-time, M-F 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Summary: The Mental Health Therapist II is responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and direct, evidence-based care to patients at increased risk for suicide and/or substance use. This role will also include participation in the expansion of suicide and substance use screening and collaborative care efforts with primary care and community-based clinics.
What you will need:
Education: Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, or other related field
Certification: Licensed as an independent mental health clinician (e.g., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) in the state of Illinois; Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association; CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification and CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) certification within 90 days of hire; CADC preferred
Experience: MINIMUM 2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting; Direct practice with individuals for whom suicide and/or substance use is a central issue; Experience working in a hospital or healthcare system; Interprofessional collaborative care
What you will do:
Contribute to expanded assessment for suicide and substance use risk in behavioral health and primary care settings
Provide suicide-specific psychotherapy to patients with increased risk for suicide within the Psychiatry Urgent Care and Zero Suicide program
Provide direct substance-use-focused brief intervention and treatment to patients with increased risk of substance abuse
Participate in and contribute to the development and implementation of client referral and follow-up procedures, prioritizing patient access to specialized services
Collaborate with primary care offices and external partners to ensure continuity of care between levels of care and sites
Assist with interprofessional training for universal screening in primary care settings
Provide ongoing staff training and orient new staff as necessary
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
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