Youth & Family Residential Therapist

Safe Families; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lydia Home Association is seeking a qualified QMHP/LPHA to provide individualized and family-based therapy to youth in care in Evanston, IL. You will develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate with caregivers, and participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include diagnostic conceptualization, documenting progress, attending meetings, and ensuring Medicaid paperwork is complete. The role emphasizes collaboration with schools and local agencies to support safe transitions and

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology or social work.
• Proven ability to work effectively with children and families.
• Strong writing and communication skills for system coordination.
• Ability to conceptualize diagnostically and implement interventions.
• Willingness to support Lydia Home’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop holistic treatment plans with client and supports.
• Provide individual and group therapy for children on attachment, safety, and trauma.
• Engage families in therapy and coach caregivers.
• Collaborate with case managers and schools for continuity of care.
• Document Medicaid-compliant case notes and progress reports.
• Attend meetings and trainings, and participate in program development.
• Maintain licensure/certification for QMHP or LPHA.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in psychology or social work

Doctoral degree (optional)

Tools

EHR systems

Medicaid documentation

Job description

Lydia Home Association is seeking a qualified QMHP/LPHA to provide individualized and family-based therapy to youth in care in Evanston, IL. You will develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate with caregivers, and participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include diagnostic conceptualization, documenting progress, attending meetings, and ensuring Medicaid paperwork is complete. The role emphasizes collaboration with schools and local agencies to support safe transitions and