Clinical Therapist

Erie House; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

403b with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Erie Neighborhood House in Chicago seeks a Clinical Therapist to provide trauma-informed behavioral health services to individuals and families, with a focus on immigrant and underserved communities. You will deliver evidence-based psychotherapy, assessments, case management, and psychoeducation while collaborating with internal programs and community partners.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, bilingual English/Spanish, and a valid Illinois driver’s license; travel

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• 2+ years of professional clinical experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Illinois driver's license and ability to travel between Erie locations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychotherapy, assessments, and case management.
• Maintain an active caseload (up to 20) of individual, family, and group clients.
• Coordinate with schools, healthcare providers, and community partners to support clients' needs.
• Ensure timely, confidential clinical documentation and compliance with standards.
• Lead or support trauma-informed consultations, workshops, and staff trainings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field

40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate

Job description

# Clinical Therapist## OverviewSalary Range$62,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year## DescriptionThe Clinical Therapist provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive behavioral health services to individuals and families within Erie Neighborhood House and the broader community. This position delivers evidence-based psychotherapy, assessments, case management, and psychoeducation while collaborating with internal programs and community partners to improve client well-being.The Clinical Therapist plays a critical role in expanding access to quality mental health services for immigrant and underserved communities while supporting Erie House's mission of promoting healing, resilience, and equitable access to care.**Clinical Services, Case Management & Referrals*** Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, treatment planning, safety planning, and ongoing psychotherapy.* Maintain an active caseload (no more than 20) of individual, family, and group counseling clients.* Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic services.* Provide follow-up services and coordinate client care throughout treatment.* Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with agency, funding, licensing, and ethical standards.* Collect program data and contribute to program evaluation and reporting requirements.* Ensure compliance with all documentation, confidentiality, and quality assurance expectations.* Connect clients with community resources and partner agencies to address social determinants of health.* Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to support clients' needs.**Program Collaboration*** Partner with Erie Neighborhood House programs and external organizations to conduct trauma-informed consultations, workshops, and outreach activities.* Support internal staff with client intake processes, documentation, case assignments, and service coordination.* Assist in developing and facilitating therapeutic groups and psychoeducational workshops.* Represent Erie Neighborhood House at community meetings, outreach events, and partner collaborations.* Promote awareness of behavioral health services within the communities Erie House serves.* Coordinate/Communicate/Manage funder specific requirements* Participate in reflective supervision, clinical supervision, department meetings, and agency-wide trainings.* Stay current with evidence-based practices through ongoing professional development.* Provide behavioral health trainings, workshops and technical assistance to Erie staff, interns, and community partners as assigned.* LCSW clinicians: supervise one (1) graduate-level interns when assigned.**Other Responsibilities*** Perform other duties as assigned to support Proyecto Cuidate Behavioral Health Department and Erie Neighborhood House's mission.* This position operates within community-based behavioral health settings and requires travel between Erie Neighborhood House locations, schools, and partner agencies.* Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to meet clients and program needs.* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.## Qualifications* Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.* Minimum of two (2) years of professional clinical experience.* Bilingual in English and Spanish.* 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate.* Experience working with immigrant, low-income, or culturally diverse communities or clients exposed to traumatic event(s)* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.* Excellent organizational and time management skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).* Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic practices.* A valid Illinois driver's license* Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.**Preferred Qualifications*** Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).* Experience providing clinical supervision to graduate-level interns.* Experience facilitating therapeutic groups and trauma-informed community workshops.* Familiarity with domestic violence, community violence, child abuse, and case management.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**The employee must be able to:* Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.* Travel between multiple locations for therapy services and meetings.* Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.* Operate computers and other standard office equipment.* Conduct community-based visits and presentations as needed.**TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS*** Compensation of $62,000 - $70,000 based on experience + $62,000 without LCWS / $70,000 with LCSW* Work / life integration + Generous paid time off*(examples below for full-time employment)** + - 12 accrued sick days per year - 3 personal days - Paid birthday off - 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth - In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day - Vacation * Year 1 = 8 days * Year 2 = 13 days * Year 3 + = 20 days + Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible + Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees + Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave* Professional Development + Employer-sponsored learning and development programs + Paid day off annually for personal professional development + Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows* Wellness support + Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance + Employer-paid life insurance + Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability + Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care + 403b with employer match + Employee Assistance ProgramUnion /Exempt