Trauma-Informed Child Therapist - Foster Care (Flexible)

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Dayforce Wallet payments

Competitive salary based on education,

Healthcare insurance

Up to 26 days of PTO per year

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Therapeutic Foster Care Child Therapist to provide comprehensive, Medicaid-compliant therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program using a trauma-informed approach.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field, LCSW or eligibility, TFCO/TF-CBT training, and strong documentation and collaboration with the TFC team and foster families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• LCSW credential or eligibility for clinical license.
• TFCO training or willingness to participate after hire.
• TF-CBT certification or willingness to participate.
• Experience documenting in an EHR system and Medicaid billing.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program.
• Develop Medicaid-compliant treatment plans with the TFC team.
• Deliver direct counseling and evidence-based interventions to children and families.
• Complete reports and Medicaid billing accurately and timely.
• Maintain professional conduct and collaborative relationships with foster families and partners.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Documentation

DSM-V knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

LCSW credential or eligible for clinical license

IM+ CANTS certification or training

TFCO training or willingness to participate

TF-CBT certification or training willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR) familiarity

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Therapeutic Foster Care Child Therapist to provide comprehensive, Medicaid-compliant therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program using a trauma-informed approach.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field, LCSW or eligibility, TFCO/TF-CBT training, and strong documentation and collaboration with the TFC team and foster families.