Therapist – Adoption Support & Preservation (Unlicensed)

Brightpoint; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO 3+ weeks first year

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Brightpoint in Chicago seeks an Adoption Support & Preservation Therapist to provide in-home, community, and office-based services for children and families. You will deliver trauma-informed therapies, coordinate with partners, and develop individualized treatment plans to support guardianship and adoption outcomes.

The role requires IL licensure eligibility within 24 months, a Master’s degree in a clinical field, and bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or closely related clinical field.
• Eligible for clinical licensure in Illinois (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT) and will obtain within 24 months.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience with evidence-based or trauma-informed treatments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home, community-based, and in-office services.
• Deliver trauma-informed, attachment-focused therapies (individual, family, group).
• Develop and implement treatment plans with families; coordinate services with providers.
• Document assessments and services; participate in agency trainings (ARC, NTI).

Skills

Master’s degree required

Clinical licensure eligibility IL

Bilingual EN/ES preferred

Trauma-informed care training

Valid driver's license

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well‑being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

Opportunities for growth.

Therapists and Counselors are supported in obtaining and maintaining clinical licensure through in‑house clinical supervision and reimbursement for licensure fees. We also offer opportunities for advanced trainings in your field, which may include Play Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Nurturing Parent Program, Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other trainings, depending on your unique interests, as well as opportunities to collaborate with other community partners to expand your professional network and increase your access to supplemental resources to benefit the kids and families you’re serving.

Work/Life balance.

We know you can’t pour from an empty cup. We encourage a healthy work/life balance by keeping schedules flexible and caseloads low, with a focus on quality of engagement and services over quantity of billable hours. We offer a generous paid leave package that includes up to two weeks of paid vacation in the first year (increasing over your tenure to more than five weeks per year), plus two weeks of paid sick time, two additional floating holidays, eleven paid holidays, and a paid winter break between Christmas and New Year's each year.

As an Adoption Support & Preservation Therapist, you will provide in-home, community-based, and in-office services to families with children who have been adopted or for whom guardianship has been awarded through the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services. In your work, you will offer a range of trauma-informed, attachment-focused services, including individual, family, and group therapy, case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention, partner with families to develop a plan for clinical interventions targeting individualized, collaboratively developed treatment plan goals, coordinate services with other relevant providers, both within the agency and externally, and develop appropriate referral plans, complete thorough and timely documentation, including assessment and service notes, using a web-based client services platform, and help plan and facilitate community-based events where program participants and their families can engage in fun activities. Additionally, Therapists complete agency-paid trainings in program-specific modalities, including Attachment Regulation and Competency (ARC) and National Adoption competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI).

Candidate Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field, required.
• Eligible for clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC or LMFT) and will obtain, and maintain, clinical Illinois license within 24 months of employment required.
• Obtains and maintains any applicable certifications based on program model and/or required by program funder, which may include Domestic Violence training, Trauma-Based Relational Intervention, Play Therapy, or other modalities within one year of employment required.
• Experience with an evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma-informed practice strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Job Details

• Compensation: Salary Range $62,515-$64,000; Offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).
• Schedule & On-Call: Full-time, salaried. This position participates in an on-call rotation, which includes after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage. Therapists must also be available to work a minimum of two evenings per week to meet the needs of children and families.
• Location & Service Delivery: ASAP services are provided in a variety of settings, including clients’ homes, community-based locations, and the office. Telehealth services are an option but is not the primary means of providing services to families.
• We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one‑on‑one mentorship.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).