Social Skills Therapist - PART TIME

Skill Sprout; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A child-focused therapy organization in Springfield is seeking a part-time Social Skills Therapist to provide therapy services to children with autism. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in related fields and have experience in behavior therapy. Responsibilities include delivering therapy in an office setting, conducting sessions, and documenting progress. If you are passionate about helping children with disabilities and committed to professional conduct, this role offers the opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Counseling.
• Experience working with children with disabilities is preferred.
• LCPC or LCSW credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy services to clients in the office setting.
• Attend meetings and complete paperwork as directed.
• Document all services delivered to assigned families.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Behavioral therapy

Data collection

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling

Bachelor's degree with related experience

Job description

Skill Sprout (www.skillsprout.com) was established in 2009 and provides educational and therapeutic services to children. We provide home‑based ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders throughout the states of Illinois and Texas. In addition to in‑home services, we provide center‑based programs throughout Illinois. Our center‑based services include; rehab services, mental health services, and tutoring services.

Job Description

The Social Skills Therapist’s role is to provide quality care to clients receiving social skills services. It is a part‑time position and is volunteer‑based. This position reports directly to a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide direct therapy services with Skill Sprout clients within the mental health department, which may include social skills treatment and/or individual, family and group counseling. Services will only be delivered on an outpatient basis in the office setting
• Collect data, prepare materials and train other line therapist staff as directed by Consultants
• Attend all team meetings and trainings, and complete all necessary paperwork as directed by Consultants or administrative staff
• Commit to and follow a weekly schedule with each assigned family, documenting all services
• Report directly to the designated Clinical Case Coordinator (CCC) or the Director of Mental Health Services, if the CCC is unavailable
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when working with other Skill Sprout staff and clients or families
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The Social Skills Therapist will have the following experience and attributes:

• Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or related field. OR Bachelors degree with related experience in childhood education, behavior therapy, social work, etc.
• Preference for candidates with LCPC or LCSW.
• Preferred prior experience working with children with disabilities; experience working with typically developing children will be considered.

Additional Information

Apply Online athttp://wwwskillsprout.virb.com/employment