Lake Behavioral Hospital
Program Therapist - (Intensive Outpatient Program) (IOP)
Lake Behavioral Hospital, Waukegan, Illinois, United States, 60087
Program Therapist - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM THERAPIST – INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP).
$2,000 Sign‑On Bonus .
Hours:
8‑hour shifts Monday – Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.
Your Work Matters The IOP Program Therapist performs social services functions to assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health. Responsibilities include basic consultation, teaching, specialized clinical social work services for patients and families, crisis intervention, short‑term and long‑term family therapy, and referrals as needed. The role also involves working with the adolescent population to address their developmental and mental health needs and assisting as needed in intensive outpatient and inpatient departments.
Develop and facilitate age‑appropriate groups, including therapeutic, educational, and support groups.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of adolescent patients’ psychosocial, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Utilize evidence‑based interventions, including crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy.
Establish rapport and communicate effectively with adolescent patients, respecting developmental stage and behavioral norms.
Set clear behavioral limits and non‑judgmental boundaries tailored to adolescents.
Coordinate with community agencies and schools for referrals and support.
Provide education and therapeutic activities to enhance coping skills, emotional regulation, and social functioning.
Apply age‑specific safety protocols, including restraint and seclusion procedures.
Participate in interdisciplinary team efforts to develop and revise individualized care plans.
Maintain professional development in adolescent care through ongoing training and supervision.
Your Experience Matters
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related mental health field (preferred).
Experience: Minimum of two years in a psychiatric health care facility with direct work with adolescents, including family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
Licensure: Illinois State license in social work or a related clinical mental health field.
Additional: Flexibility for overtime and variable hours.
Your Care Matters
401(k) with matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
100% company‑paid life insurance up to 2x annual salary
100% company‑paid long‑term disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
On‑site cafeteria and discounted meals
Employee engagement events and assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking
What Sets Us Apart
Career and training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
Guiding mission and values that anchor our collective purpose and aspirations
Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Lake Behavioral Hospital.
Compensation This is a full‑time role. Expected compensation is $60,000–$66,000 salary with a $2,000 sign‑on bonus. We consider experience and skill level when making offers.
Lake Behavioral Hospital is a 161‑bed acute care facility located in Waukegan, IL, dedicated to mental health treatment for adolescents, adults, and families. Our team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses, and support staff creates an environment of health, hope, and healing.
At Lake Behavioral Hospital, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and 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.
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$2,000 Sign‑On Bonus .
Hours:
8‑hour shifts Monday – Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.
Your Work Matters The IOP Program Therapist performs social services functions to assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health. Responsibilities include basic consultation, teaching, specialized clinical social work services for patients and families, crisis intervention, short‑term and long‑term family therapy, and referrals as needed. The role also involves working with the adolescent population to address their developmental and mental health needs and assisting as needed in intensive outpatient and inpatient departments.
Develop and facilitate age‑appropriate groups, including therapeutic, educational, and support groups.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of adolescent patients’ psychosocial, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Utilize evidence‑based interventions, including crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy.
Establish rapport and communicate effectively with adolescent patients, respecting developmental stage and behavioral norms.
Set clear behavioral limits and non‑judgmental boundaries tailored to adolescents.
Coordinate with community agencies and schools for referrals and support.
Provide education and therapeutic activities to enhance coping skills, emotional regulation, and social functioning.
Apply age‑specific safety protocols, including restraint and seclusion procedures.
Participate in interdisciplinary team efforts to develop and revise individualized care plans.
Maintain professional development in adolescent care through ongoing training and supervision.
Your Experience Matters
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related mental health field (preferred).
Experience: Minimum of two years in a psychiatric health care facility with direct work with adolescents, including family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
Licensure: Illinois State license in social work or a related clinical mental health field.
Additional: Flexibility for overtime and variable hours.
Your Care Matters
401(k) with matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
100% company‑paid life insurance up to 2x annual salary
100% company‑paid long‑term disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
On‑site cafeteria and discounted meals
Employee engagement events and assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking
What Sets Us Apart
Career and training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
Guiding mission and values that anchor our collective purpose and aspirations
Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Lake Behavioral Hospital.
Compensation This is a full‑time role. Expected compensation is $60,000–$66,000 salary with a $2,000 sign‑on bonus. We consider experience and skill level when making offers.
Lake Behavioral Hospital is a 161‑bed acute care facility located in Waukegan, IL, dedicated to mental health treatment for adolescents, adults, and families. Our team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses, and support staff creates an environment of health, hope, and healing.
At Lake Behavioral Hospital, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and 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.
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