Chicago Child Mental Health Therapist

Individual and Family Connection; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative practice dedicated to supporting children and families. This role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful psychotherapy while being part of a collaborative team that values professional growth and diversity. As a therapist, you will engage in a relational environment, conduct thorough assessments, and administer empathic treatment. With a commitment to trauma-informed care and a focus on client well-being, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for families in the community. This position is ideal for those seeking a long-term career in a supportive and purpose-driven practice.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid CEUs

Self Care Stipend

Liability Insurance

Full Administrative Support

Access to Electronic Medical Records

Play Therapy Office

Supervision towards Theraplay Certification

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Illinois with a focus on pediatric clients.
• Experience in trauma-informed and systemic clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy with a minimum of 25-35 contact hours weekly.
• Conduct assessments and maintain communication with clients' providers.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Systemic understanding

Cultural competence

Client assessment

Psychotherapy

Education

Licensed in Illinois (LSW, LPC, Psy.D., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)

Job description

Job Type: Employee Position with Benefits; Part to Full Time

Location: Chicago (Bucktown)

Our Background

Individual and Family Connection is a group private practice located in Bucktown and River Forest, IL. IFC specializes in treating children, families, and young adults, and uses a unique approach called Through the Eyes of the Child, where we strive to see the world from the perspective of the child. We seek to be a valued partner in alliances which promote the health and quality of life for our community and its members.

Our Team

IFC supports therapists in their continuous growth as clinicians and provides training, consultation, and supervision. We value diversity in thought, background, and approach, and we seek to partner with professionals who want to make a difference in the world and are looking for a long-term career placement.

The Perks & Benefits

If you want to focus on being a clinician and offloading the administration, IFC may be the place for you. We offer eligible part- and full-time employees:

• Competitive compensation
• Health Insurance, Dental, Paid Time Off, paid maternity leave, and an employer-matched retirement plan
• Paid CEUs or Professional Development
• Self Care Stipend
• Liability Insurance
• Full Administrative and Billing Support
• Practice management services including intake coordination, client insurance verification, registration, billing, accounting, and scheduling
• Access to a user-friendly electronic medical records for easy note taking
• Play Therapy Office with access to play therapy supplies
• Supervision
• Supervision towards Theraplay Certification
• Opportunity to collaborate with peers for consultation, case conference, and supervision as needed
• Individual and Family Connection marketing tools
• Use of all office amenities and supplies
• Access to an already established referral network

The Role

We are devoted to creating a relational, team-focused community within the practice where each therapist feels valued and supported. Therapists at our practice:

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy (minimum of 25-35 contact hours weekly)
• Participate in staff meetings, collaborative conferences, and other clinical meetings
• Conduct thorough and accurate assessments of client needs
• Provide empathic treatment while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and boundaries
• Maintain communication with clients’ other providers
• Exhibit interest and initiative in professional growth
• Are reliable and regular in communication with both clients and colleagues
• Maintain licensure and complete continuing education requirements
• Develop treatment goals with new clients and discuss progress toward goals
• Administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and parent coaching
• Maintain regular contact with parents, schools, and professionals regarding client progress
• Consult with specialists concerning treatment plans
• Attend client’s IEP and other school meetings as needed
• Refer clients to additional supportive services as needed
• Handle protected health information in a manner consistent with HIPAA
• Participate in monthly supervision and quarterly performance reviews
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with IFC staff, clients, families, and community members

Qualifications

Applicants should be licensed to practice in Illinois (LSW, LPC, Psy.D., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT). This role is for you if you also have experience in, or have demonstrated commitment to:

• Working with pediatric clients (18 months to 18 years)
• Working with diagnoses that often lead families to seek counseling
• Practicing from a clinical lens that incorporates trauma-informed, systemic understanding
• Utilizing anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks within clinical practice
• Working with clients from various sexual, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds
• Must be able to work evenings and one weekend

Joining IFC means getting to have, learn, and share in purpose-driven practice, together. This role likely isn’t for you if you are looking to use it as a launch pad to build your own practice or want to work for yourself without the support of a team.