Senior Pediatric Therapist — Play-Focused, Collaborative Practice

IFC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Employer-matched retirement plan

Paid CEUs and professional development

Play Therapy supervision opportunities

Liability insurance coverage

Admin support and EMR systems

Collaborative peer community

Job summary

Individual & Family Connection is seeking an experienced pediatric therapist to join our Bucktown/River Forest team. You will provide individual and family psychotherapy for children and young adults, collaborate with schools and families, and contribute to a supportive clinical community.

The role requires an IL license (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/PsyD/PhD) and at least 5 years post-licensure experience with pediatric clients. Evening/weekend availability is requested; advanced certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed IL clinician (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/PsyD/PhD) with 5+ years of post-licensure experience working with children and families.
• Experience with pediatric clients (18 months to young adult) and presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, self-injury, and behavioral challenges.
• Trauma-informed, systemic lens and anti-racist, anti-oppressive clinical framework are central to practice.
• Evenings and weekend shift availability required.
• Advanced training or certification (Theraplay, DDP, CPP, DBT, EMDR, TBRI, PCIT, ACT, Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, or RPT/RPT-S) is a strong plus; LGBTQ+ affirmative practice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and family psychotherapy for pediatric clients and young adults, including high-acuity cases.
• Conduct thorough, empathic client assessments and develop/adapt treatment goals with families.
• Collaborate with schools, psychiatrists, and outside providers; provide parent coaching and behavior support.
• Attend IEP meetings as needed with parent consent; contribute clinical insight in staff meetings and supervision.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with families and referral sources; build and maintain a full caseload via referrals and outreach.

Skills

Pediatric psychotherapy

Licensure IL (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/PsyD/PhD)

Trauma-informed practice

Anti-racist clinical framework

Education

Licensed IL clinician (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/PsyD/PhD)

Job description

Individual & Family Connection is seeking an experienced pediatric therapist to join our Bucktown/River Forest team. You will provide individual and family psychotherapy for children and young adults, collaborate with schools and families, and contribute to a supportive clinical community.

The role requires an IL license (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/PsyD/PhD) and at least 5 years post-licensure experience with pediatric clients. Evening/weekend availability is requested; advanced certifications are a plus.