Trauma-Informed Community Clinician – Hybrid | $3,000 Bonus

Kaleidoscope Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Inc. is hiring a Community Clinician to support youth and families in the ECCS program across Chicago in a hybrid role. The position involves direct clinical work, caregiver coaching, consultation, and advocacy with a caseload of 7-10 youth.

Requires a Master's in Social Work or related field; licensure (LCSW/LCPC) preferred. Travel across Cook County for in-person sessions is required. A $3,000 signing bonus and strong supervision are included.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• LCSW or LCPC preferred.
• Experience with youth in child welfare or trauma is desired.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization and communication are essential.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, and video conferencing tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical support and consultation to caregivers, caseworkers, and teams for a caseload of 7-10 youth.
• Conduct weekly in-person caregiver support sessions focusing on trauma-informed psychoeducation and parenting strategies.
• Organize and facilitate monthly clinical team meetings with youth, caregivers, caseworkers, and providers.
• Maintain communication with agencies and partners to identify needs and barriers.
• Collaborate to develop, review, and update individualized service plans.
• Utilize trauma-informed clinical models (e.g., ARC, SPACE, SMART, Theraplay).
• Provide ongoing clinical consultation to caregivers and professionals.
• Support families with clinical case management and referrals.
• Advocate for youth and family needs in staffings, meetings, and systems spaces.
• Ensure accurate documentation: progress notes, plans, CANs 2.0, discharge summaries.
• Consult with supervisors to ensure safety and well-being.
• Travel throughout Cook County for in-person sessions.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Strong clinical judgment

Organization

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Video conferencing

Job description

Kaleidoscope Inc. is hiring a Community Clinician to support youth and families in the ECCS program across Chicago in a hybrid role. The position involves direct clinical work, caregiver coaching, consultation, and advocacy with a caseload of 7-10 youth.

Requires a Master's in Social Work or related field; licensure (LCSW/LCPC) preferred. Travel across Cook County for in-person sessions is required. A $3,000 signing bonus and strong supervision are included.