Milieu Therapist- Part- Time

This Mental Health Therapy position at Lurie Children's Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $36000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavior Modification, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Patient Care, Clinical Operations, Group Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Patient Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Lead milieu activities and provide direct patient care focusing on behavior modification and coping skills for pediatric and adolescent patients. Collaborate with the treatment team to implement care plans and maintain a safe therapeutic environment using de-escalation techniques.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability, Health Savings Account Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.