Child and Adolescent Therapist

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability (Long-Term & Short-Term)

FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer M

Job summary

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare seeks a Child and Adolescent Therapist to deliver individual, family, and group psychotherapy for ages 6–25 in Chicago, IL. The role combines in-clinic and telehealth, with a hybrid schedule based on caseload needs.

Compensation is discussed in the first interview, with an hourly range of $22–$40. The position supports NHSC loan repayment eligibility and offers clinician training opportunities within a supportive outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to clients aged 6–25 and their families.
• Deliver strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain documentation and charting per Medicaid, CARF, and agency standards.
• Coordinate care with the client's team and community services.
• Attend required trainings for the Hope FIRST Episode Psychosis Program.
• Provide services in-person at the Chicago clinic and via telehealth.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling

Job description

The Child and Adolescent Therapist will provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to individuals 6-25 years old and their families. The Child and Adolescent Therapist will provide strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed services to clients and their families with mental health diagnoses and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

This position is hybrid eligible based on scheduling, team and caseload needs on a weekly basis. The therapist will provide services in-person at our clinic in the South Edgebrook neighborhood of Chicago (6200 N Hiawatha Ave., Chicago, IL 60646) and via telehealth.

This position is 40-hours per week or eligible for 32-hours per week.

Compensation is discussed thoroughly in first interview. Hourly range $22 - 40/hr

Trilogy, Inc. invests in clinicians to get advanced clinical training (e.g., EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT). Trilogy, Inc. provides the flexibility similar to an outpatient group therapy practice, with the structure of a community mental health agency. Our Child and Adolescent Therapists are paid for non-direct service activities. Trilogy, Inc. provides new clinicians with an additional stipend as they are building their caseload.

Trilogy has several approved sites for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. Trilogy, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) and is considered an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed clinical services to children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses and co-occurring substance abuse disorders
• Provide Individual Resiliency Training (IRT) and Family Psychoeducation to clients who
  are experiencing psychosis for the first time, enrolled in the Hope FIRST Episode
  Psychosis program and attend all required meetings and trainings for the Hope FIRST Episode Psychosis Program
• Provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment services to children, adolescents, and their families
• Develop individualized treatment plans with the input of the client and their team, which includes providers and natural supports. Collaborate with members of the client's team to ensure quality of treatment and coordination of care
• Serve as an advocate for clients, linking them to needed community services; assess client's personal, medical, social, emotional, and environmental situation to plan for linkage and treatment course
• Maintain documentation and chart in compliance with Medicaid, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services (CARF), and agency standards
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling
• Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families
• Experience working with people with mental health. Experience working with substance use diagnoses preferred.
• Available to work evenings, based on client need
• Available to work 1 weekend day, based on client need
• FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
• PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
• Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)
• EAP
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

IMCANS

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