Child Therapist, Therapeutic Foster Care

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare insurance

PTO 26 days

Holidays 11 days

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking a licensed or eligible clinician to provide therapeutic services in the Treatment Foster Care Program in Chicago. The role involves trauma-informed counseling, Medicaid assessments, and team-based planning with families to support foster children.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in social work, LCSW eligibility, TFCO/TF-CBT training, and strong documentation skills in an EHR system. Travel and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Clear background check clearance (criminal and CANTS).
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or eligible for licensure.
• IM+ CANTS certification or willing to participate in training.
• TFCO model training or willingness to train after hire.
• Certified in TF-CBT or willing to train and certify.
• Clear communication in writing and verbally; experience with EHR documentation.
• Experience in team-based service delivery with families and children.
• Knowledge of DSM-V and its applications.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and computer skills (MS Office).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Access to reliable transportation; IL liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of therapeutic services to children in Treatment Foster Care using a trauma-informed approach.
• Provide Medicaid-compliant assessments of client’s therapeutic needs.
• Develop Medicaid-compliant treatment plans with the TFC Team and family.
• Deliver direct counseling and therapeutic services as indicated by assessment and plan.
• Apply trauma-informed care and support skills to improve outcomes.
• Complete and submit all reports, documentation, and Medicaid billing accurately and timely.
• Maintain professional conduct, collaborating with clients, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

DSM-V knowledge

TFCO training

TF-CTB training

Job description

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing!Come bea part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge thatyou'rehelping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $31-$35/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to26 daysof paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for providing the full range of therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program in accordance with the integrated assessment, permanency plan, and assessed therapeutic needs of the child as well as provide services within the context of an evidence-based model of treatment foster care for children and their families, using a trauma-informed approach.
• Provide comprehensive, Medicaid compliant, assessment of client’s therapeutic needs.
• Develop individualized, Medicaid compliant, treatment plan, in conjunction with TFC Team, child and family. Ensuring to take into consideration the reasons the child/family are involved in the child welfare system, past and current safety and risk concerns, and the permanency/step-down service plan for the child/family and allows al members of the team to submit Medicaid billing.
• Provide direct counseling and therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program as indicated by the assessment and treatment plan.
• Therapeutic interventions will include supportive therapy for the child, behavioral management interventions with the child, prosocial skill development, school-based interventions/support, and applying principles from social learning theory, development psychology, trauma informed care.
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and Medicaid billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources. Includes the completion of written session notes and reports detailing client’s progress as required by applicable policies/procedures and/or when required by juvenile court.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work or other related field required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Holds the licensed clinical social work (LCSW) credential or its equivalent or is eligible for a clinical license and working toward completion.
• IM+ CANTS certified or available to participate in training and certification.
• Training in Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO) model or available to participate in TCO training after hired.
• Certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CTB) or available to participate in TF CTB training and certification.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing, including completing documentation in organization's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Experience providing services using a team approach; demonstrated ability to motivate children, their families, and foster parents to participate in a highly detailed treatment model preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM-V and its applications.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid drivers license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.