Therapist - Residential

Lawrence Hall; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-based organization is seeking a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping youth and families heal from trauma. In this dynamic role, you will provide therapy services, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a dedicated team to support the well-being of young people. This organization values respect, empowerment, safety, and teamwork, fostering a trauma-informed care environment. With a focus on community engagement and innovative therapeutic approaches, you will play a vital role in transforming lives and promoting healing. Join a mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO): 17-25 days plus 9 holidays

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision

Wellness Reimbursement: Up to $20/month

401(k) with 100% match up to 3%

Supplemental Insurance: AD&D, critical illness

Term life coverage twice salary at no cost

Referral Program: Up to $1,500

Pre-tax transit costs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Knowledge of childhood trauma and experience with trauma-exposed youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct therapy services to young people and families.
• Develops and implements treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Maintains clinical documentation and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Active Listening

Trauma-Informed Care

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LSW or LPC upon hire

LCSW or LCPC required upon eligibility

Tools

DCFS Outcomes Module

Job description

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Annually serving over 1,400 youth and families, Lawrence Hall is a community-based organization committed to helping Chicago's youth, families, and communities heal from the adverse effects of childhood trauma. For more than 150 years, Lawrence Hall has been delivering high-quality care throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and is a statewide leader in highly effective, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic treatment. Their core programs—Child and Family Treatment Center, Therapeutic Day School, Creative Therapies, Foster Care, Transitional/Independent Living Program, Workforce Development, and Community Wellness—have met the changing and complex needs of youth and families by not only becoming more community-based but also by developing more preventative programs that help curb violence in Chicago's communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reports directly to the Clinical Services Manager or designated supervisor. Provides direct therapy services to young people and their families, within agency policies, including home visits, transportation of young people in agency or personal vehicle, etc. Utilizes good verbal and written communication skills. Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon four core values: Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork. These values are deeply embedded within our organization's philosophy of trauma-informed care and influence every position. Must be able to effectively use both verbal and physical intervention skills with individuals aged six (6) through twenty-one (21) years. Physical intervention skills require the ability to kneel and return to standing without assistance. Maintains flexibility to adjust work schedules according to program needs. Therapist has on-call responsibility on a rotating basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries a selected load of young people and families as assigned, focusing on individual, group, or family treatment modalities
• Formulates and reviews treatment plans with supervisor
• Develops and implements treatment plans
• Collaborates with Treatment Team Coordinator to ensure delivery of services
• Participates in evaluation and planning conferences/staffing
• Provides data, information, and treatment goals to the treatment team. Works with treatment team, collaterals, and families in completing assessments and developing treatment plans
• Requires knowledge of typical child and adolescent development and understanding of trauma exposure and signs of traumatic stress
• Uses strategies that support healing, recovery, and prevent re-traumatization
• Engages caregivers, parents, family members, and others by sharing strengths and challenges experienced by program participants
• Interprets agency services to assigned young people
• Attends agency and professional seminars to increase knowledge and skills
• Acts as liaison to DCFS or other agencies when necessary, communicating goals and progress
• Works with the team to meet young people's needs for community programs (schools, recreation, jobs, medical, etc.)
• Documents contact with young people and families (clinical documentation requirements)
• Participates in psychotropic medication reviews
• Handles psychiatric hospitalizations and attends required staffings
• Uses active and reflective listening skills and affirmations to demonstrate respect and empathy, avoiding negative labels
• Understands behaviors and responses as survival skills developed in response to trauma
• Maintains confidentiality of employees, volunteers, and participants
• Attends at least two trauma-informed trainings annually
• Works effectively with diverse populations to support healing and recovery
• Performs tasks under close supervision, training, and direction of the supervisor
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities
• Maintains electronic calendar for daily activities and permissions
• Gathers assessment data and enters into the DCFS Outcomes Module
• Completes clinical documentation per Medicaid timelines and requirements
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Social Work or related Human Service field; LSW or LPC upon hire, LCSW or LCPC required upon eligibility
• Knowledge of childhood trauma and experience working with trauma-exposed youth and families preferred
• Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, and strength-based approaches preferred
• Personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance
• Valid IL, IN, or WI Driver's license
• No history of child abuse or neglect

*Therapist may be hired without LSW/LPC but must pass the exam on the next testing date after hire.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 17-25 days plus 9 holidays
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision
• Wellness Reimbursement: Up to $20/month for gym membership
• Retirement: 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% after one year
• Supplemental Insurance: AD&D, critical illness, accident, disability
• Life Insurance: Term life coverage twice salary at no cost
• Referral Program: Up to $1,500 for successful referrals
• Transit Benefits: Pre-tax transit costs

Lawrence Hall encourages applicants from underrepresented groups and those who do not meet all essential criteria to apply. We look forward to your application.

This position is classified as Exempt under FLSA.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Individual and Family Services