Chicago Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a job in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Social Worker
• Discipline: Social Work
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Inpatient Program Therapist
$4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Chicago Behavioral Hospital (CBH) is a 147-bed acute care facility located in Des Plaines, IL that has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 2014. We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services to adolescents and adults, proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness with a clear mission to help people in our community live healthier lives.

To learn more about Chicago Behavioral Hospital, please visit: have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Program Therapist. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply today!

Title: Program Therapist

Department: Social Services

Location: 555 Wilson Lane, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Position Description:

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, completing specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred.

License: Must possess an Illinois State license in social work or clinical-related mental health field preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and management of aggressive behavior training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Chicago Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits, including:

$4,000 Sign-on bonus
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid time off
Short-term & long-term disability
Life insurance
Shift Differential
Overtime

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Chicago Behavioral Hospital values a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Chicago Behavioral Hospital Job ID #109128.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Vision benefits
• Sign-On bonus