Current LCPC or LPC license in Illinois; LPCs must be eligible for LCPC within 6 months of hire
Current LSW or LCSW license in Illinois
Master's degree in clinical counseling or social work
3 years of experience with maternal depression and/or cognitive behavioral therapy
Experience working with families in home settings; bilingual preferred
Responsibilities
Conduct clinical interviews and administer psychological measures for program eligibility
Provide in-home cognitive behavior therapy for eligible mothers over 15 weekly sessions
Complete weekly data entry, clinical notes, and fidelity checklists
Maintain communication with professionals to coordinate care for mothers and children
Attend training sessions in in-home cognitive behavior therapy
Benefits
Full-time schedule with occasional evening or weekend work
Collaborative work environment with PDC leadership and doula teams
Opportunity for professional development through training
Engagement in meaningful work supporting maternal mental health
Potential for flexible work arrangements based on program needs
Full Job Description
Department:
80350 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Non Research Grants
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday 9am-530pm. May require occasional evenings or weekends for groups or special events (once per month). Collaborates closely with PDC leadership and partners with doula and home visiting teams. Reports directly to PDC Supervisor of home visiting and doula program. Other duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60
Major Responsibilities:
Assessment and clinical interview
Conduct standardized clinical interviews and administer standardized psychological measures to gather information and assess if mother is eligible for Moving Beyond Depression program.
In-Home Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Provide IH-CBT to mothers that meet the eligibilities requirements for 15 weekly sessions with a booster session one month after treatment has ended. Attend trainings in IH-CBT provided by MBD. Maintain adherence and fidelity to IH-CBT manual and treatment model.
Data and documentation
Completion of weekly data entry, clinical case notes, screenings, use of audio recorded sessions, and fidelity checklists.
Collaboration with other professionals
Maintain open communication with other professionals to ensure the two programs are working together to meet the needs of the mother and child.
Current license of LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with the State of Illinois Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Board required. LPCs must be eligible for the LCPC within 6 months of the hire date OR
Current LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with the State of Illinois Social Work Board.
Education Required:
Master's Degree in clinical counseling program OR
Master's degree in social work
Experience Required:
3 years' experience working with maternal depression and/or cognitive behavioral therapy.
Prior experience working with families in the home.
3-5 years' experience in clinical social work or counseling (preferred)
Bilingual preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Psychosocial Knowledge
Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide psychosocial services to pediatric patients and families.
Diversity Appreciation
Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself.
Professional Demeanor
Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.
Problem Solving
Ability to independently work through details of a problem to reach a positive solution.
Communication - Advanced
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Home visiting required.
May be exposed to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions.
Ability to work in team-oriented environment.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
About Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
