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Inpatient Behavioral Therapist

UW Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Mar 2026

About the role

Work Schedule:  100% FTE, Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p, rotating weekends and holidays. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State. St

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

•    Annual wellness reimbursement

•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

•    Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

•    Strong shared governance structure

•    Commitment to employee voice 

  Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing or related Mental Health field. Required
     
Work Experience
  • 3 years of clinical experience in an established psychiatric setting. Required
  • Experience working in a managed care environment. Required
     
Licenses & Certifications
  • Current valid licensure from the State of Illinois or active pursuit with licensure obtained within two years of being in the position. Required
  • Licensure must be a LCPC, LPC, LSW, AMFT or LMFT. Required
  • Maintains current nonviolent crisis intervention certification. Required
  • (annual)-Exception-not required for BHR therapists. Required
     
Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

 

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