River Forest IL Child Therapist

Individual and Family Connection; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established group practice is seeking compassionate therapists dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families. This role offers an opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, focusing on individual and family psychotherapy. You will engage in meaningful work, providing empathic treatment while collaborating with peers for professional growth. The practice values diversity and promotes a relational community where therapists are encouraged to thrive. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a long-term career with a focus on client care, this position is an excellent fit for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid CEUs

Self Care Stipend

Liability Insurance

Full Administrative Support

Access to Play Therapy Supplies

Supervision towards Theraplay Certification

Referral Network Access

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Illinois with experience in child and adolescent therapy.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and anti-oppressive frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy with a focus on pediatric clients.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment goals, and maintain client communication.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Trauma-informed care

Child and adolescent counseling

Behavior modification

Client communication

Education

Licensed in Illinois (LSW, LPC, Psy.D., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Practice management software

Job description

Job Type : Employee Position with Benefits; Part to Full Time

Location : Individual and Family Connection (IFC): River Forest, IL

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Our Background

Individual and Family Connection is a group private practice located in Bucktown and River Forest, IL. IFC specializes in treating children, families, and young adults, and uses a unique approach called Through the Eyes of the Child, where we strive to see the world from the perspective of the child. We seek to be a valued partner in alliances which promote the health and quality of life for our community and its members.

Our Team

IFC supports therapists in their continuous growth as clinicians and provides training, consultation, and supervision. We are passionate, fierce, imperfect, loving individuals who support each other as healing professionals. We value diversity in thought, background, and approach, and we seek to partner with professionals who want to make a difference in the world and are looking for a long-term career placement.

The Perks & Benefits

If you want to focus on being a clinician, treating your clients, and offloading the administration, IFC may be the place for you. We offer eligible part- and full-time employees:

• Competitive compensation
• Health Insurance, Dental, Paid Time Off, paid maternity leave, and an employer-matched retirement plan
• Paid CEUs or Professional Development
• Self Care Stipend
• Liability Insurance
• Full Administrative and Billing Support
• Practice management services including intake coordination, client insurance verification, registration, billing, accounting, and scheduling
• Access to a user-friendly electronic medical records for easy note taking
• Play Therapy Office with access to play therapy supplies
• Psychology Today Profile
• Supervision
• Supervision towards Theraplay Certification
• Collaboration with peers for consultation, case conference, and supervision as needed
• Individual and Family Connection marketing tools, including website, newsletters, blog, headshot, personal business cards, and online profile.
• Use of all office amenities and supplies including wifi, telephone services, personal “@ifccounseling” email address, coffee station and filtered water for you and your clients, kitchenette with sink, refrigerator and microwave, as well as storage space as needed.
• Access to an already established referral network

Employees of Individual and Family Connection also have opportunities to participate in paid administrative tasks and projects outside of their clinical job description and requirements.

The Role

We are devoted to creating a relational, team-focused community within the practice where each therapist feels valued and supported. Therapists at our practice:

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy (minimum of 25-35 contact hours weekly)
• Participate in staff meetings, collaborative conferences, and other clinical meetings
• Conduct thorough and accurate assessments of client needs
• Provide empathic treatment while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and boundaries
• Maintain communication with clients’ other providers
• Exhibit interest and initiative in professional growth, engage in self-work and reflection
• Are reliable and regular in communication with both client and colleagues
• Maintain licensure and complete continuing education requirements
• Develop treatment goals with new clients, modify plans accordingly, and discuss progress toward goals with clients and their families throughout treatment
• Administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and parent coaching as needed to assist clients and their families in meeting treatment goals
• Maintain regular contact with parents, schools, and professionals regarding client progress
• Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amend plans as needed
• Attend client’s IEP and other school meetings as needed with permission from parents
• Refer clients to additional supportive services as needed
• Handle protected health information in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Participate in monthly supervision and quarterly performance reviews
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with IFC staff, clients, families, other professionals, and community members
• Enjoy being a part of a team, are open to feedback, and find value in personal growth

Qualifications

Applicants should be licensed to practice in Illinois ( LSW, LPC, Psy.D., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT ). This role is for you if you also have experience in, or have demonstrated commitment to:

• Working with pediatric clients (18 months to 18 years)
• Working with diagnoses that often lead families to seek counseling, including but not limited to: clients suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, self-injury, attachment difficulties, ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges etc.
• The ability to practice from a clinical lens that incorporates a trauma-informed, systemic understanding of how challenges are influenced by the client’s multi-layered relationships and settings
• An understanding of utilizing anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks within clinical practice and organizational culture
• The ability to work with clients from various sexual, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds
• Must be able to work evenings and one weekend

IFC is committed to reducing barriers to employment by considering applicable experience such as any volunteer and/or paid work experience. Strong candidates may also:

• Have expertise in a specific attachment and trauma-informed approach
• Have experience, understanding, and expertise in LGBT*IQ affirmative practice
• Demonstrate the ability to practice with respect, awareness, and support of the identities of Transgender / Non-conforming children, teens, and guardians.

Joining IFC means getting to have, learn and share in purpose-driven practice, together. This role likely isn’t for you if you are looking to use it as a launch pad to build your own practice or want to work for yourself without the support of a team.