Adult IOP PHP Case Therapist II

Counselor / TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35.42-$47.82/hr

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Job Description

Company Description

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?

Job Description

The Case Therapist II SL 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.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated clinician to join our team as a Case Therapist II. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of effective treatment planning, creative therapeutic interventions, 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health field and license eligible.

Licensure

Must be license eligible at time of hire with timeframe determined by manager to secure license in behavioral health field, which may include licensed social worker, professional counselor, psychologist, marriage and family therapist.

Experience

Minimum two years of experience working in clinical treatment setting in substance abuse and/or mental health setting.

2 years of experience in intensive treatment setting with individual and group counseling in substance abuse setting and /or mental health setting.

Behavioral Attributes

Must Be Computer Comfortable

Customer Service skills. Experience with motivational interviewing style.

Preferred

  • Certification in addictions preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience working in clinical treatment setting in substance abuse and/or mental health setting.
  • Prefer Licensed LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, LMFT or other license in behavioral health.
  • CERT CADC, LIC CPC, LIC LCSW, LIC, LPC, LIC LSW, LIC MSW
  • 2-5 years; some program treatment
  • Certification in addictions preferred.

Additional Information

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.

Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information jobs.nm.org

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.

  • Hours Per Week / FTE: 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE
  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $35.42
  • Salary Range Maximum: $47.82
  • Compensation: USD 35.42 - USD 47.82 - hourly

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual counselingPatient assessmentOrganizational skillsMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceCrisis interventionSubstance abuse counseling

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$74k–$99kMental Health Therapy median $60k (middle half $50k–$80k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$87k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois354 active7,924 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 28% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
401(k) Matching
Lifecycle Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

Living in Sycamore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,811/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.