Youth Behavioral Health Therapist — School & Community

Alternatives, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternatives, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to deliver direct therapy, case management, and training across community sites and schools in Chicago, IL. The role emphasizes equitable practice and collaboration with schools to support student social-emotional needs.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work or related field, with licensure preferred, and experience with youth. Bilingual Spanish abilities are a plus, and the role requires strong communication and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Clinical licensure in field of Study preferred (LCSW, LCPC).
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Past experience working with youth.
• Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse and trauma issues.
• Cultural competency with Black/Latinx and LGBTQ+ youth.
• Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service agency.
• Consistently learning and working within Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice frameworks.
• Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare involvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens: Average the number of billable hours of direct service per week as directed by supervisor in work plan (minimum 19).
• Perform a variety of therapy, assessment, and case management services.
• Provide assessment, treatment, and training services at community locations/schools
• Conduct therapeutic groups on a variety of topics
• Support and facilitate relationships with assigned schools, including participation in an interdisciplinary team within the school or other community locations regarding social emotional needs of students.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely written documentation of all services provided.
• Actively participate in all agency meetings, behavioral health staffings, and supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Positive Youth Development, Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed practices.
• Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned by the Behavioral Health Supervisor.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Clinical licensure preferred (LCSW, LCPC)

Spanish speaking

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Past experience working with youth

Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse and trauma issues

Cultural competency with Black/Latinx and LGBTQ+ youth

Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service agency

Frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed, Restorative Justice

Skilled at working with high-risk youth

Job description

Alternatives, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to deliver direct therapy, case management, and training across community sites and schools in Chicago, IL. The role emphasizes equitable practice and collaboration with schools to support student social-emotional needs.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work or related field, with licensure preferred, and experience with youth. Bilingual Spanish abilities are a plus, and the role requires strong communication and a commitment to