Program Therapist

Discovery Behavioral Health

Program Therapist working remotely in Illinois, providing treatment services and conducting therapy sessions in a multidisciplinary team. Ensuring safety and leading various therapy groups.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing therapeutic services within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on patient safety, crisis management, and effective communication with referral sources. Proficient in conducting clinical assessments and facilitating therapy sessions, particularly for patients with eating disorders.

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Master’s DegreeActive State License in ILExperience in Mental Health FieldExperience with Eating DisordersCrisis Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentTherapy SessionsPsychoeducational TherapyProcess-Oriented TherapyDischarge Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationCrisis Management

Certifications & Qualifications

PsyPact LicensureCurrent Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyMilieu InterventionsTreatment GoalsAdmission ProcessContinuity of Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model
Ensure patient safety and provide milieu interventions
Lead psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups
Facilitate clinical assessments and conduct therapy sessions
Complete appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients
Facilitate admission assessments and the admission process
Communicate weekly treatment goals with all team members
Manage crises in sessions and the milieu
Begin discharge planning on day of admission for all patients
Communicate with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Must hold an active state license in IL or PsyPact licensure.
Two years of experience working in the mental health field, preferred
One year of experience working with eating disorders, preferred
Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Benefits

Comp & perks

On-call support at least 1x per month
Clinical outreach and program tours