Trauma-Informed School Therapist for Kids & Teens

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paydays

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health insurance

403(b) plan

Training and development

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time School Based Therapist to provide therapy, community support and case management to students in CPS schools. The role focuses on targeted behavior, emotional and social skills development, academic support, and linkage to community resources and services.

You will collaborate with families and school staff to support students from ages 4 to 21.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work or counseling required.
Obtain and maintain certification in IMCANS required
Background check clearance, criminal, DCFS and CPS.
Experience working with children and adolescents ages four (4) to twenty-one (21) preferred.
Ability to act safely and appropriately with clients in the community required.
Ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative community partnerships preferred.
Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and family therapy, community support and case management and potentially therapy to groups with a trauma based focused lens.
Work with children and adolescents ages four (4) to twenty-one (21).
Assess clients for risk of harm and make appropriate referrals to more intensive services.
Participate as a member of the behavioral health team in assigned CPS schools and track referrals that are made.
Consult with school personnel, parent/guardian, and outside providers regarding students' progress in treatment and needs.
Assist parents in engaging fully in their child's education and mental health treatment.
Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce member and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.