Therapist - Community Based (Unlicensed, Bilingual)

Children’s Home & Aid; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Children’s Home & Aid in Chicago is seeking a Therapist/Counselor for our School‑Based Behavioral Health program at Family CARES Center to provide individual, group, and family therapy in a school-based setting.

This full-time, in-person role requires a Master’s degree and licensure eligibility in Illinois; the organization supports licensure with supervision and exam fee reimbursement, offers generous leave, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology or closely related field.
• Eligible for clinical licensure in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC or LMFT) and will obtain licensure within 36 months.
• Obtains and maintains any required certifications (based on program model and/or funder) within one year of employment.
• Experience with evidence-based or trauma-informed practices such as TherapLAY, ARC framework, or related modalities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable vehicle required.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology or closely related field

Job description

Therapist - Community Based (Unlicensed, Bilingual)

Job Category : Clinical Services

Requisition Number : THERA007485

• Posted : August 6, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612, USA

Description

Brightpointinvites 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 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 a Therapist/Counselor in our School‑Based Behavioral Health program, you'll provide clinical services to school‑aged children and their families at Family CARES Center in Chicago, IL. Individual therapy and group services are provided to children in a school‑based setting, and family therapy is provided in an agency office. We invite you to join our team of mission driven clinical staff, and we offer opportunities for growth and a focus on work/life balance. Therapists also coordinate services with other relevant providers, develop appropriate referral plans, and complete thorough and timely documentation, including assessment and service notes, using a web‑based client services platform.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology or a closely related field, required.
• Eligible for clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC or LMFT) and will obtain, and maintain, clinical Illinois license within 36 months of employment.
• 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.
• Experience with an evidence‑based or evidence‑informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma‑informed practice preferred.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Job details:

• Compensation: Salary Range $55,100-$57,100; 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.
• Clinical licensure: Licensure‑eligible therapists receive weekly clinical supervision towards licensure, and reimbursement of clinical exam registration fees.
• 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 )
• Location: In‑person, community‑based. Therapy provided in person to program participants at the Family CARES Center (1012 N. Noble St. Chicago, IL 60642).
• Schedule: Full‑time, salaried; general business hours with some flexibility for evening appointments as needed to accommodate program participant schedules.
• We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one‑on‑one mentorship.

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