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Case Therapist-Adult Substance Program

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

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 30, 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 managing an acute crisis. What did you do first?

What they are checking: The posting names intervening, stabilizing and managing acute crisis situations.

The posting includes an on-call rotation. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting names the ECASP on-call rotation, and it is a real commitment.

What would you do

A client relapses. How do you handle the next session?

What they are checking: The defining moment in substance use treatment, and the response shapes whether they return.

How do you build a plan with a client who does not think they have a problem?

What they are checking: The posting names assessing needs, strengths, goals and resources with the client.

How do you work with an interdisciplinary team reviewing a case?

What they are checking: The posting names working with the team to develop individual plans.

How do you coordinate with an outside agency on a client's behalf?

What they are checking: The posting names consulting with and acting as liaison to other agencies.

About the work

Tell me about your work with adults with substance use disorders.

What they are checking: The posting is an adult substance programme, which asks something different from general therapy.

Walk me through screening and evaluating a request for service.

What they are checking: The posting names screening and evaluating requests as the first duty.

Which therapeutic modalities do you use, and how do you choose between them?

What they are checking: The posting names implementing treatment through various modalities.

Tell me about your LSW or LPC licensure.

What they are checking: The posting requires one or the other, so it is confirmed plainly.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Case Therapist I Department: Adult Substance Program Full time, 40 hours per week *Required: Licensed Social Works (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) The Case Therapist I 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. Responsible for providing high-quality services that promote optimal social, emotional, and behavioral functioning . Responsibilities: • Screen and evaluate requests for service. • Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations and serve as a part of the ECASP on-call rotation as assigned. • Provide psychotherapy and case management services as indicated within accepted standards. • Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals and resources. • Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans. • Implement treatment through various therapeutic modalities. • 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. • Consult with and back-up hotline and other volunteer services. Required: • Master’s degree in Behavioral Health • One year supervised clinical experience working in a behavioral health setting • 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 • Licensed Social Works (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) Preferred: • For substance abuse therapist, CADC preferred and Substance Abuse experience. 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.