NPP-CPP Therapist (Unlicensed/Licensed)

Children’s Home & Aid; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Children’s Home & Aid is looking for Therapists in Bloomington, IN to provide behavioral health services to families involved in the Illinois child welfare system. You will engage with parents and children through targeted interventions in various settings, utilizing a personalized treatment approach.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree and be clinically licensed or eligible in Illinois. This hybrid position comes with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and support for licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant clinical field required.
• Current clinical licensure in Illinois necessary.
• Experience with evidence-based treatment with youth or families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group interventions in multiple settings.
• Coordinate services with other providers and complete documentation.
• Develop and implement treatment plans collaboratively.

Skills

Behavioral health services experience

Trauma-informed practice knowledge

Facilitating parenting groups

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Current clinical licensure in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)

Job description

About Brightpoint

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well‑being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data‑informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

Opportunities for Growth

Therapists and Counselors are supported in obtaining and maintaining clinical licensure through in‑house clinical supervision and reimbursement for licensure fees. We also offer advanced trainings such as Play Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Nurturing Parent Program, Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other relevant training, as well as opportunities to collaborate with community partners to expand your professional network.

Work / Life Balance

We encourage a healthy work/life balance by keeping schedules flexible and caseloads low, focusing on quality of engagement rather than quantity of billable hours. We offer a generous paid leave package that includes two weeks of paid vacation in the first year (increasing over tenure to more than five weeks per year), two weeks of paid sick time, two additional floating holidays, eleven paid holidays, and a paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s each year.

Responsibilities

Therapists in our Family & Community Behavioral Health Programs provide Nurturing Parent Program (NPP) and/or Child‑Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) interventions to parents and children involved in the Illinois child welfare system. As a NPP‑CPP Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group interventions in homes, offices, and community locations, targeting individualized, collaboratively developed treatment plan goals. Therapists also coordinate services with other providers, develop referral plans, and complete thorough, timely documentation, including assessment and service notes, using a web‑based client services platform.

Licensed Candidates

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field, required.
• Current clinical licensure in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT), required.

Unlicensed Candidates

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field, required.
• Eligible for clinical licensure in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC or LMFT) and will obtain and maintain a clinical Illinois license within 36 months of employment, required.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience providing behavioral health services to youth or families using an evidence‑based or evidence‑informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma‑informed practice strongly preferred.
• Child‑Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) rostered preferred.
• Strong desire and commitment to working with children aged 0–5 and their caregivers preferred.
• Solid understanding of infant mental health principles and best practices preferred.
• Willingness to provide in‑home services to support children and families preferred.
• Ability to facilitate curriculum‑based parenting groups as needed preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle required.

Job Details

• Compensation: Salary Range: $55k–$61k; offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation.
• Clinical Licensure: Licensed clinicians receive reimbursement of licensure renewal fees; licensure‑eligible therapists receive weekly clinical supervision toward licensure and reimbursement of clinical exam registration fees.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance; 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, increasing with tenure); 11 paid holidays; supplemental insurance options; 401(k) with match (more benefits details available).
• Location: Hybrid (remote/community‑based). Therapy provided in person to program participants in Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas. Therapists work from home during occasional telehealth services and between in‑person visits.
• Schedule: Full‑time, salaried; general business hours with some flexibility for evening appointments as needed.
• Leadership Development: Emerging Leads will have access to leadership development opportunities and one‑on‑one mentorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Location

Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
403 S. State St.