Behavioral Health Therapist

• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

• Facility: Ascension Foglia Family Foundation Residential Treatment Center

• Department: Chemical Dependency

• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

• Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis: Perform high-level diagnostic assessments to evaluate a patient’s clinical needs and psychosocial status.
• Treatment & Psychotherapy: Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals. Administer evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy tailored to the patient’s specific disorder or disability.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with a multidisciplinary team to align on treatment goals and patient progress. Lead or participate in care conferences, providing expert insights based on assessments and clinical updates.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Master's degree required.

Additional Preference:

• Master's Degree/LSW or LPC required

• Experience with chemical dependency preferred

• CADC certification preferred

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