School Embedded Therapist

Northwestern Settlement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dedicated workspace

Laptop provided

High-speed internet

Job summary

Northwestern Settlement in Chicago, IL is seeking a School Embedded Therapist to deliver trauma-informed, strength-based therapy to school-aged children and families. Services may be provided at the agency and via telehealth as needed to support individualized treatment goals.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field, with preferred Illinois licensure (LCPC/LCSW/LMFT) and experience with evidence-based approaches.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or closely related field.
• Illinois clinical license (LCPC/LCSW, LMFT) preferred.
• Experience with trauma-informed treatment modalities (e.g., Theraplay, ARC framework).
• Must be able to communicate in English and Spanish, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic treatment to a caseload of school-aged children and their families using trauma-informed, strength-based interventions.
• Coordinate services with other providers and develop referral plans.
• Complete documentation including assessments and service notes using web-based client platforms.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Telehealth delivery

Strong communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Illinois clinical license (LCPC/LCSW/LMFT) preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Chicago, IL 60642, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Position: School Embedded Therapist - Full Time Reports to: VP, Family Cares Compensation: $60,000 to $70,000 Location: Chicago, IL

Northwestern Settlement is a dynamic and innovative leader in creating transformation opportunities for children and families to disrupt generational poverty. All programs nurture, educate and inspire so that families can take personal responsibility for their futures and attain self-sufficiency and reach aspirations. The therapist will maximize opportunities for children and adults to meet social/emotional goals as set forth by Northwestern Settlement’s vision.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic treatment to a case-load of school-aged children and their families, providing trauma-informed, strength-based clinical interventions targeting individualized, collaboratively developed treatment plan goals. Services provided at the agency office.
• Coordinate services with other relevant providers and develop appropriate referral plans.
• Complete thorough and timely documentation, including assessment, service notes, and other Medicaid-required service documentation, using web-based client services platforms.

Qualifications/Experiences

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related field.
• Illinois clinical license (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred.
• Experience with an evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma-informed practice preferred.
• You are skilled at communicating both verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish.
• You are comfortable providing telehealth services as needed.
• You are an intuitive, nonjudgmental listener who easily builds relationships built on respect, trust and positive regard.
• You are warm, flexible, and hold a strong belief that generational trauma can be healed through counseling.
• You are detail-driven, highly organized, and enjoy working autonomously but are also excited by big-picture outcomes and the opportunity to innovate and collaborate with a team to reach shared goals.
• You are looking for reflective, clinical supervision and opportunities for growth and training in your field.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualification. We offer a robust health benefit package. In addition, all staff areas are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Northwestern Settlement is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.