Head of Child and Adolescent Therapy

Tides Mental Health; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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In-person Chicago office

Remote-friendly arrangement

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Tides Mental Health in Chicago is seeking a Head of Child and Adolescent Therapy to lead the new division. This role combines direct clinical work with division development, mentoring colleagues, and shaping care standards for young clients.

Approximately 75% of time is client-facing, with 25% dedicated to marketing, program strategy, and administration. The ideal candidate holds IL licensure (LCPC/LCSW/LMFT) and at least five years in youth therapy with leadership experience.

Competenze

• Licensed IL professional (LCPC, LCSW or LMFT) eligible to practice in Illinois.
• Minimum 5+ years in child and adolescent therapy, with leadership or supervisory experience.
• Expertise in evidence-based modalities for youth, such as play therapy, CBT, and family systems.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor clinicians.

Mansioni

• Lead the development and expansion of child/adolescent therapy services within the practice.
• Provide direct therapy to children and adolescents and oversee program development.
• Collaborate with families, schools and healthcare providers to coordinate care.
• Mentor therapists, ensuring clinical excellence and adherence to best practices.
• Partner with the Chief Clinical Officer to guide strategic growth of the division.
• Design innovative, personalized treatment approaches leveraging new therapies.
• Foster a compassionate, inclusive workplace culture and contribute to outreach.
• Support marketing and outreach to grow the division's client base.

Conoscenze

Child Therapy

Adolescent Therapy

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Family therapy

Descrizione del lavoro

About Tides Mental Health (TidesMentalHealth.com):

Founded in 2023, Tides Mental Health is a growing private practice dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care to individuals, couples and families in our community. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where clients can explore their challenges and discover paths to healing and growth. We are seeking a skilled therapist who is passionate about improving the client-therapist relationship and enhancing the overall client experience. At Tides, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the culture and make a meaningful contribution to our vision to revolutionize mental health care.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT) with a specialization in child and adolescent therapy to lead and develop this new division. As the Head of Child and Adolescent Therapy, you will provide direct therapeutic services to young clients while also overseeing program development, ensuring a high standard of care, and mentoring fellow clinicians. Approximately 75% of this role will be client-facing, with the remaining 25% of the time dedicated to marketing, administration, and division development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of child and adolescent therapy services, creating a safe, nurturing, and effective therapeutic environment for young clients
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and their families, tailoring treatment to the unique developmental needs of this population
• Collaborate with families, schools, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and optimize care
• Mentor and supervise therapists providing child and adolescent services, ensuring clinical excellence and adherence to best practices
• Work closely with the Chief Clinical Officer to guide the strategic growth and vision of Tides' child and adolescent therapy division
• Help design and implement innovative, personalized treatment approaches, leveraging cutting-edge technology and novel therapies
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace culture, promoting a compassionate, inclusive environment
• Assist with ad-hoc marketing and outreach efforts to grow the child and adolescent client base

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in the state of Illinois (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• 5+ years of experience in child and adolescent therapy, including clinical leadership or supervisory experience.
• Expertise in a range of therapeutic modalities for children and adolescents (e.g., play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems therapy).
• Strong ability to work with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership, mentorship, and program development experience.
• Passionate about child and adolescent mental health and committed to Tides' mission and core values.

Tides Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

This is a chance to join a pioneering team and make a substantial impact on a growing mental health startup. At Tides Mental Health, you can truly make a difference.

Job Types: Full-time

Work Location: In person at our Chicago office with flexibility to work remotely.