Bilingual Therapist (Licensed/Unlicensed) - Bright Futures ($3,000 Milestone Bonus)

Brightpoint; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure reimbursement

Clinical supervision toward licensure

Milestone bonus

Job summary

Brightpoint is seeking licensed or licensure-eligible clinicians to join our team in Bloomington, IL, with hybrid work options. The organization provides in-house clinical supervision, licensure reimbursement, and opportunities for advanced trainings in evidence-based practices to support children and families.

Benefits include generous paid time off, holidays, and a milestone bonus; PSLF eligibility is noted, and a focus on work–life balance with clinical supervision toward licensure is

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field.
• Current Illinois clinical license (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) or eligibility for licensure.
• Certifications may be required or funded within one year of employment.
• Experience with evidence-based or trauma-informed practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Note: The ad emphasizes licensure support, supervision, and training opportunities rather than a detailed job task list; responsibilities are centered on clinical practice within programs.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

English language proficiency

Licensed clinical license

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

Opportunities for growth.

Therapists and Counselors are supported in obtaining and maintaining clinical licensure through in-house clinical supervision and reimbursement for licensure fees. We also offer opportunities for advanced trainings in your field, which may include Play Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Nurturing Parent Program, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other trainings, depending on your unique interests, as well as opportunities to collaborate with other community partners to expand your professional network and increase your access to supplemental resources to benefit the kids and families you’re serving.

Work/Life balance.

We know you can’t pour from an empty cup. We encourage a healthy work/life balance by keeping schedules flexible and caseloads low, with a focus on quality of engagement and services over quantity of billable hours. We offer a generous paid leave package that includes two weeks of paid vacation in the first year (increasing over your tenure to more than five weeks per year), plus two weeks of paid sick time, two additional floating holidays, eleven paid holidays, and a paid winter break between Christmas and New Year's each year.

Candidate Qualifications

Licensed Candidate

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field, required.
• Current Illinois clinical license (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) required.
• Obtains and maintains any applicable certifications based on program model and/or required by program funder, which may include Domestic Violence training, Trauma-Based Relational Intervention, Play Therapy, or other modalities within one year of employment required.
• Experience with an evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma-informed practice preferred.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish required.

Unlicensed Candidate

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field, required.
• Eligible for clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC or LMFT) and will obtain, and maintain, clinical Illinois license within 36 months of employment required.
• Obtains and maintains any applicable certifications based on program model and/or required by program funder, which may include Domestic Violence training, Trauma-Based Relational Intervention, Play Therapy, or other modalities within one year of employment required.
• Experience with an evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma-informed practice strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish required.

Job Details

• Compensation: Salary Range: Licensed $58,100-$60,100; Unlicensed $52,100-$54,100; Offers are commensurate with experience. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Milestone Bonus: A $3,000 milestone bonus payable in three installments: $1,000 after 6 months, $1,000 after 12 months, and $1,000 after 18 months of consecutive employment in the eligible position. Internal candidates are eligible for milestone bonus.
• Clinical licensure: Licensed clinicians receive reimbursement of licensure renewal fees; Licensure-eligible therapists receive weekly clinical supervision towards licensure, and reimbursement of clinical exam registration fees.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here)
• Location: Hybrid (early learning center/remote). Main office will be Bloomington, IL location and Scott Child and Family Center location.
• Schedule: Full time, salaried, general business hours with some flexibility.
• We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).