At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Case Therapist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated clinician to join our team as a Case Therapist I. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of effective treatment planning, creative therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, and the use of integrative, evidence-based approaches in group settings along with individual and family therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide direct clinical services, primarily group therapy, along with individual and family counseling
• Coordinate care by communicating effectively with the treatment team, patients, and families
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Support discharge planning and ensure continuity of care across the treatment spectrum

Key assets:

• Proven experience in clinical treatment planning and implementation
• Skilled in creative and integrative therapeutic techniques
• Strong time management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A true team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families, and you bring both clinical expertise and a collaborative spirit, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: 

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field 

Licensure: 

• Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) within twelve months of hire  

Experience:  

• Two years post graduate experience 

• Experience working with substance abuse and mental health populations 

Preferred:

• Two to five years’ experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counselling
• Three to five years in intensive treatment setting and /or mental health setting
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (CADC)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.  

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.  

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.