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Behavioral Health Intake Assessor/Case Therapist

Northwestern Medicine · DeKalb, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with another agency to get a client what they needed.

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate outside resources instead of leaving clients to figure it out alone.

How do you make an intake feel welcoming to someone who is nervous about getting help?

What they are checking: Whether they build rapport quickly, which affects whether clients come back.

You are licensed to practice independently. When do you still consult with colleagues?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to seek input on hard cases instead of working in isolation.

Tell me about a time a client disagreed with your recommendation. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they respect client choice while explaining their clinical reasoning.

What would you do

During an evening intake, a client says they have a plan to end their life. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they do a thorough risk assessment and act on safety immediately.

How do you keep up with documentation when you see many intakes in a day?

What they are checking: Whether they finish notes on time and accurately, which Medicaid billing requires.

How do you make a referral that a client actually follows through on?

What they are checking: Whether they remove barriers and follow up so referrals lead to real care.

About the work

Walk me through how you complete an Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan under Rule 2060.

What they are checking: Whether they know Illinois Rule 2060 and Medicaid requirements, which affect funding and compliance.

A client comes in for intake with both depression and alcohol use. How do you decide on your recommendation?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess co-occurring disorders and choose the right level of care.

How do you write a treatment plan with goals the client actually agrees with?

What they are checking: Whether they involve the client in setting goals rather than writing plans for them.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Behavioral Health Intake Assessor/Case Therapist II Location: DeKalb, IL This full-time position is scheduled for 40 hours per week , working Monday through Friday . Hours are primarily during the day, with two evening shifts per week extending until 8:30 PM to support patient and client needs. The following are required to be considered for this position: • Master’s degree in behavioral health • Two years supervised clinical experience working in a behavioral health setting • Licensed to practice independently The Behavioral Health Intake Assessor 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. Responsibilities: • Complete Integrated Assessments and Treatment Plans in alignment with Medicaid and rule 2060 requirements Make appropriate clinical recommendations for clients with mental health and addictions needs based on presenting symptoms. • Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals, and resources. • Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans. • Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment planning. • Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues. • Refer and link clients to other human services programs. • Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed. • Create clinical documentation in support of services provided on a timely basis. • Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties. • Functions cooperatively as a member of the treatment team. Required: • Master’s degree in behavioral health • Two years supervised clinical experience working in a behavioral health setting • Licensed to practice independently • Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or APN, or Clinical Psychologist • All NM, Ben Gordon Center (WR849) employees, at point of hire and annually, are required to have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license, current auto liability insurance, and an annual driving abstract Preferred: • N/A 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 NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits 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.