Therapist – Adoption Support & Preservation (Unlicensed)

Children's Home & Aid; Marshfield (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

3+ weeks PTO first year

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Student loan forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

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. Therapists and Counselors are supported in obtaining licensure and pursuing advanced trainings through in-house supervision and reimbursement for fees.

We offer flexible schedules with low caseloads and generous leave, plus opportunities for leadership development and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or closely related clinical field.
• Eligible for clinical licensure in Illinois and will obtain within 24 months of employment.
• Maintains any required certifications (e.g., DV training, trauma-focused modalities) within one year.
• Experience with evidence-based or trauma-informed modalities preferred (e.g., TherapLay/ARC).
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle required.
• English and Spanish communication strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services in clients’ homes, community locations, and offices.
• Participate in on-call rotation including after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Ensure service delivery aligns with program models and funder requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Evidence-based therapies

Driving required

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Job description

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.

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).