Program Therapist (PRN) - Social Services (Days Tues - Sat)
Listed compensation
Salary Range: $35.00/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Lake Behavioral Hospital as a Program Therapist (PRN) – Days Tues-Sat in Waukegan, Illinois.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35/hr.
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Lake Behavioral Hospital as a Program Therapist (PRN) – Days Tues-Sat.
Key Responsibilities
The Program Therapist provides clinical social work services, including individual, couple, and family counseling to address bio-psychosocial needs. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop measurable treatment goals.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Social Work or a related mental health field is preferred, along with a minimum of two years of experience in a psychiatric facility. Candidates must possess or obtain an Illinois State license in social work or a clinical mental health field within six months of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 40% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
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- Includes weekends