Residential Youth Therapist – Trauma-Informed Care

Mercy Home; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago seeks a licensed clinical professional to deliver individual and family therapy for at-risk youth in a residential setting. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on educational, employment, and treatment goals within Mercy Model of Care.

You will schedule and attend off-site meetings, coordinate care planning, and ensure timely documentation, while working the Sunday-Thursday schedule and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related clinical field.
• Clinical experience working with youth who have experienced trauma and/or adverse experiences.
• Ability to work a minimum of three nights per week, until at least 9:00 p.m.
• Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license with the ability to safely drive a van and obtain/retain driving approval.

Responsibilities

• Weekly individual therapy sessions for each youth in program.
• Conduct at least one weekly group session for youth.
• Engage parents/guardians in youth’s treatment planning including family therapy.
• Coordinate quarterly Individual Treatment Plan reviews with the team.
• Develop wraparound, multi-disciplinary care planning with stakeholders.
• Provide supervision and support in alignment with Mercy Model of Care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Written communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related clinical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago seeks a licensed clinical professional to deliver individual and family therapy for at-risk youth in a residential setting. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on educational, employment, and treatment goals within Mercy Model of Care.

You will schedule and attend off-site meetings, coordinate care planning, and ensure timely documentation, while working the Sunday-Thursday schedule and