WHAT WE NEED
Clinical therapists for all ages

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Starting with the diagnostic interview, the Clinical Therapist evaluates a patient’s needs and develops a treatment plan with measurable goals. The therapist then handles patient care for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Sound interesting?

Are you a compassionate listener? Are you able to evaluate and asses a patient’s needs accurately? Do you enjoy caring for people with behavioral, emotional and mental needs? This could be the perfect spot for you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Teach, take continuing education classes, and attend conferences or seminars to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
• Document patient care information and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
• Direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• Perform thorough patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions.

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

• Prior Social Services experience.
• Adapt and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations.
• Make decisions and use judgement in ambiguous situations.
• Common diagnostic procedures knowledge.
• Collaborate discharge planning with other agencies and community resources.
• Demonstrate understanding of DSM-5.
• Emergency Response and Preparedness.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.
• Crises Intervention theory.
• Act as a liaison/advocate between patient and physician.

Benefits

• Did you know Franciscan offers medical, dental, vision as well other benefits?
• Tuition Reimbursement is also available for eligible coworkers.
• Franciscan also offers an Employee Assistance Program. A program that provides coworkers and their families with a free, confidential outlet for family therapy.

Sign on Bonus available!

Positions available in Munster, Dyer, Crown Point and Indianapolis.

Travel is Required:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required.