Behavioral Health Therapist - Cancer Institute

Location: Northern

## Behavioral Health Therapist - Cancer Institute Apply:
Cancer Institute:
Full time:
Posted 12 Days Ago:
JR105048
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**** Position Summary
*** Responsible for assessment, counseling and therapeutic interventions to individuals, families, and groups.  The counselor collaborates with primary care providers, psychiatric staff and other multidisciplinary team members to support whole-person care and improve patient outcomes.
** Principal Accountabilities
*** Standards of Performance:
Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality
** Education
* ** Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
** Licenses and Certification
*** LCSW or LCPC in Illinois
** Experience and Skills
*** Technical

Experience:

2 years of experience in providing individual, family and/or group therapy required.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* In-depth knowledge of community resources
* Skill in diagnostic formulation (DSM-5)
* Proficiency with EHR systems and documentation standards
* Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
** Physical Activities
*** Intermittent hand manipulation required
* Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds
** Role Specific Responsibilities
*** Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning in accordance with clinical standards
* Provides individual, family, and/or group therapy for patients experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges
* Collaborates with medical providers, psychiatrists, and advanced practice providers to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
* Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning when indicated.
* Support patients with referrals to a higher level of care or community resources when appropriate.
* Maintain compliance with HIPPA, ethical guidelines, and all state/federal laws governing clinical practice.
* Utilizes evidence-based practice standards to guide the evaluation of care, course of treatment, and appropriate use of organizational and patient-centered resources.
* Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with organizations in the community that facilitate efficient and effective planning for continued care for the patient.
* Collaborate with the patient, necessary staff, and post-discharge care providers to assure a safe and effective discharge plan.
** Compensation (Commensurate with experience):**$59904

To $92851.2

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