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Mental Health Clinical Therapist I-Days- Linden Oaks Plainfield

Nevada System of Higher Education·Plainfield, New Jersey

$30 - $46/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 27 days ago
Practice for this role

About the role

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients in a mental health and substance abuse facility. Provide individual, group, and family counseling while coordinating care with community resources and legal entities.

Hourly Pay Range

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

  • Position: Mental Health Clinical Therapist I
  • Location: LOH Plainfield
  • Full Time
  • Hours:
  • Days- 8:00-4:30

What you will do

Conducts psychosocial assessments by interviewing the patient and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.

Contacts appropriate previous and current tertiary caregivers to obtain relevant collateral clinical data that may be needed for the patient’s coordination of care, treatment planning and discharge planning.

Develops, implements and monitors progress of the patient’s individualized treatment plan.

Conducts daily group and individual assessments to identify issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient one-on-one and transcribing relevant information.

Provides individual, group and family process-oriented counseling sessions. Conducts educational, after care support and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities.

Participates in regular clinical team meetings/staffing and provides input on the psychosocial, disease management and case management needs of the patient.

Demonstrates an understanding, and adheres to all procedures and legislation, which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment facility.

Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community resources (12 step support meetings, recovery homes and residential treatment facilities) and medical allied staff expertise to assure an appropriate discharge liaison is implemented.

Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues that are required by hospital policy and state or federal law. Serves as the facilities representative in legal proceedings resulting from said reports.

Maintains accurate and timely medical records including psycho-social assessments, family session and daily progress notes to include school personnel and other community collateral involvement. Provides descriptions of therapeutic interventions and patient response for discharge planning process.

Schedules, attends and documents court hearings as required, such as involuntary admission, guardianship, etc.

May provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls.

Participates in activities that enhance professional growth and development. May serve as a spokesperson before professional or community groups.

Demonstrates conduct in keeping with LOH ethical standards.

Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.

Floats to alternate units or Linden Oaks locations based on census and staffing needs.

What you will need

Required Education, Skills and/or Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Social work or a Master’s Degree in a recognized mental health field or a Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an approved substance abuse education program for assignment in the substance abuse area
  • Knowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned population
  • Ability to maintain information which is highly confidential
  • Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation
  • Ability to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situations
  • Ability to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients during treatment and following discharge

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health setting

Required License and/or Certification

  • Current State of Illinois licensure with a minimum of three letters which may include LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), LSW (Licensed Social Worker), Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (ALMFT), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LCP (Licensed Clinical Psychologist) unless primary patient population is chemical dependency when a CADC is required
  • Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire

Benefits

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
  • 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 [http://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.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org]) to better understand how

Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or a recognized mental health field, or a Bachelor's degree with a substance abuse education program. Must hold a valid Illinois state license (e.g., LCPC, LCSW, LPC) and CPR certification.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Discharge Planning
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Family Counseling
  • Patient Interviewing
  • Therapeutic Boundary Setting

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$30 - $46/hr
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Nevada System of Higher Education

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational...

Salary listed on 647 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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