Skyway Behavioral Health (“SBH”) is an innovative behavioral health center that goes beyond the treatment of psychiatric symptoms to address underlying biological, behavioral, and psychosocial causes of psychiatric disorders. Our belief is that maladaptive coping strategies are adopted by patients for survival. While adaptive at one time or in specific ways, these coping strategies are now preventing patients from living the life they want to live. Our treatments teach patients new skills that enable them to serve as their own behavioral therapists- thereby helping them to maintain recovery and generalize skills to their home environments.
At Skyway, we provide a fully immersive, intensive, whole-person experience that covers everything from neuroscience to nutrition. We believe that the path to recovery from traumatic stress requires a focus that encompasses not just symptom management but also the treatment of underlying individual, systemic, developmental, and familial traumas. We use leading-edge, specialized, evidence-based treatment modalities to help our patients address the trauma and pain behind their behaviors and diagnoses – thereby empowering them to make lasting changes in their lives.
Our team has extensive clinical and leadership experience in the areas of traumatic stress, eating disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders/pathology. At Skyway, we are committed to building a culture and team that cares for one another such that we may care for our families, communities, and clients. At Skyway, we believe that recovery is not only possible but also attainable for all patients.
Role Description
The Integration Therapist reports directly to the Program Manager and is an integral member of the PHP/IOP treatment team and the Spravato team. The Integration Therapist serves as a main point of contact for patients receiving neuromodulation treatment.
Furthermore, the Integration Therapist at SBH encounters a diverse array of patients and clinical needs. Someone successful in this role will exhibit strong interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, empathy, and passion for improving the lives of SBH patients. This position also fulfills a collaborative role for Therapists within their department who seek to broaden their clinical knowledge.
Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities
- Provides “On the floor” staff support, milieu containment and direction, and community support.
- Coordinates program coverage with integration team where gaps are present.
- Serves as an advisor and provides counsel to Therapists and other Skyway staff in need of guidance and/or validation of approaches to neuromodulation treatment.
- May participate in the interview and screening process for hiring new Integration Therapists and other clinical positions if needed.
- Effectively manages and navigates crisis situations in accordance with company protocol.
- Maintains knowledge of current legal status of psychedelic medicines and ethical guidelines for working in this emerging field.
- Demonstrated clinical experience or personal/professional engagement with altered states, transpersonal psychology, somatic practices, or related frameworks.
- A willingness to develop an ability to support clients in integrating psychedelic experiences into daily life, using evidence-based and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Leads post-treatment integration pods and delivers therapeutic guidance to clients receiving neuromodulation services.
- Commitment to cultural humility, social justice, and inclusive therapeutic practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal growth—especially as it relates to the therapist’s own relationship to non-ordinary states.
- May provide coverage of neuromodulation department staffing and client care needs, including but not limited to administration of medication and monitoring of client vitals.
- Demonstrates ability to build rapport with patients and engage patients in recommended level of care and treatments.
- As clinically indicated, provide comprehensive and ongoing clinical assessment and comprehensive risk assessment.
- Holds a caseload of individual PHP/IOP clients on assigned program track.
- Leads and co-leads PHP/IOP groups as assigned by program manager.
- Understands that hours spent supporting assigned PHP/IOP track may flex up/down as needed. Spravato duties will remain priority.
- Completes progress notes in a timely fashion.
- Coordinates case consultation with outside providers/treatment teams.
- Presents clinical information and contributes to patient care at team meetings.
- Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships within a multidisciplinary team.
- Supports SBH marketing and business development initiatives, including but not limited to speaking engagements, networking, and industry events.
- Participates in weekly supervisions and quarterly trainings as needed.
- Collaborates with Leadership in creating and sustaining a culture of compassion and healing.
- Follows policies and procedures to accomplish departmental and organizational initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, federal regulations, and guidelines.
- Maintains completion of all competencies associated with role and in accordance with Skyway Behavioral Health policies and subsequent Joint Commission standards.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Completion of a graduate or doctorate degree (MA, MS, PhD, or PsyD)
- Must be licensed (LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
- Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience working with trauma, ideally including CPTSD, developmental trauma, and dissociation.
- Familiarity or training in somatic therapies (e.g., Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, or IFS with somatic focus).
- Willingness to engage in ongoing supervision or consultation specific to psychedelic-assisted work.
- Exceptional organization skills, reliable and timely.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Clinical proficiency in treatment, diagnosis, and documentation.
- An ability to work flexible staffing schedules, including days and evenings.
- Reliable form of transportation to work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, Excel), and familiarity with use of EHR systems.
Additional Preferred Skills
- Clinical experience with trauma treatment, eating disorders and/or mood and anxiety disorders.
- A problem-solving orientation and eagerness to identify process gaps and implement practical solutions.
- 2 or more years of experience in a clinical or health care setting.
- Ability to work independently as needed yet recognize the need for support and demonstrate the willingness to ask for help.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond with confidence during challenging or chaotic situations.
- Someone who embodies Skyway values:
o Embraces the whole person.
o Commits to innovative research-based programs.
o Believes we are better together.
o Celebrates expressions of diversity.
o Believes in service and supporting our communities.
o Views leadership as a privilege to elevate others to their highest potential.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
- Medical benefits- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Dental benefits- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Vision benefits- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- 401K Safe Harbor Match- Ameritas BlueStar
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Floating Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Self-Care/Wellness Days
- Regular clinical supervision
- Collaborative professional growth development
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work hours may vary in this leadership role and may require responding to phone calls from direct reports during off hours.
Skyway Behavioral Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.