Therapist

ysbiv; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is seeking a Treatment Therapist to provide comprehensive treatment services to children, adolescents, and families in alignment with agency standards. The role includes case management, direct services, and collaboration across agencies, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Social Work and Illinois licensure (or the ability to obtain). Experience with individual, family, and group therapy is preferred, along with strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field.
• Active Illinois licensure as LCPC or LCSW (or ability to obtain).
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy.
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely case records in compliance with agency requirements.
• Experience or interest in working with victims and perpetrators of abuse.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across agencies.
• Cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Schedule and facilitate client staffing meetings (intakes, pre-court, monthly reviews, interagency coordination).
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records and reports.
• Ensure client confidentiality per Illinois law and policies.
• Collaborate with Treatment Coordinator to develop and implement therapeutic strategies.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as outlined in treatment plans.
• Deliver in-home support services to families as needed.
• Connect clients and families to community resources and advocate for access to treatment.
• Collaborate on program development, public relations, and community engagement.
• Participate in trainings and interagency collaborations.
• Stay current on industry trends and contribute to the field through research and training.
• Complete program-related reports and maintain statistical data.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Collaboration across agencies

Organizational skills

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related

Illinois licensure LCPC or LCSW (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Treatment Therapist - LCSW preferred but not required

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Position Overview:

The Therapist carries a caseload and provides comprehensive treatment services to children, adolescents, and families in accordance with agency standards and contractual requirements.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related field
• Active Illinois licensure as an LCPC or LCSW (or ability to obtain and maintain)
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
• Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely case records in compliance with agency requirements
• Experience or interest in working with victims and perpetrators of sexual and physical abuse
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across agencies
• Cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to diverse populations

Key Responsibilities:

I. Case Management & Direct Services

• Complete all required documentation, including mental health assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Schedule and facilitate client staffing meetings (e.g., intakes, pre-court, monthly reviews, emergency meetings, interagency coordination, and terminations)
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records and reports
• Ensure client confidentiality in accordance with Illinois law and agency policies
• Collaborate with the Treatment Coordinator to develop and implement therapeutic strategies
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as outlined in treatment plans
• Deliver in-home support services to families as needed
• Connect clients and families to appropriate community resources
• Advocate for clients and families to ensure access to appropriate, respectful, and effective treatment

II. Program Development & Support

• Collaborate with leadership on program development, public relations, and community engagement
• Participate in professional presentations, trainings, and interagency collaborations
• Stay current on industry trends and contribute to the field through research, writing, and training opportunities
• Complete program-related reports and maintain statistical data as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on program or contract needs

Core Competencies:

• Trauma-Informed Care
• Person-Centered Approach
• Strengths-Based Practice
• Safe & Supportive Environment
• Collaboration
• Cultural Responsiveness & Inclusion
• Program Support & Continuous Improvement

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley believes that all people deserve inclusivity, fairness, and justice. We believe that both the success of our team and the wellness of our community is strongest by recognizing the qualities that make each person unique, including race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity and other identities. The YSB team values and respects each other and our community as we proudly serve.