What are the responsibilities and job description for the HCH PSYCHOTHERAPIST position at Sinai Health System?
About Sinai Health System
At Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally. Excellence in health care is about more than just medicine, technology, tests and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and respect. That's what we do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our community, for our patients and for you.
Psychotherapist
The Psychotherapist is responsible for providing psychotherapy and other treatment services that affirm clients' strengths, broaden their problem-solving abilities, and increase their self-knowledge. The therapist is also responsible to ensure that appropriate documentation is completed that is required for billing and coding, and acts as a mentor and leader to newer staff and master's level students.
Key Job Activities :
Conducts psychotherapeutic and other clinical treatment sessions for individuals, families, and groups.
Completes all required case records and statistical reporting documentation within specified time frames.
Conducts home visits when clinically appropriate. Provides direct service for 70% of work hours.
Facilitates consultation and outreach to assure the provision of holistic treatment. Documents all services provided in a timely manner. Participates in ongoing community resource development.
Monitors treatment plan service delivery as it relates to the internal service providers. Performs evaluation for suicide, violence, and case management needs.
Advocates for and with patients and families in utilizing resources and services. Engages patients therapeutically to help them learn healthy aspects of interpersonal social skills, hygiene and grooming and teamwork in social settings.
Performs individual psychotherapy based on an identified theoretical model (cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, interpersonal, or other).
Conducts crisis therapy, family therapy, and group psychotherapy.
Conducts clinical supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education :
- Masters in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marital Family Therapy or related behavioral health program that is a license eligible degree.
Minimum Work Experience:
Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills
- Must be culturally competent.
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus
- Experience in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems preferred.
Required Licenses, Certificates, Registrations:
- LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC or LMFT preferred.