Chicago Child Mental Health Therapist

11 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Individual and Family Connection Full time
Job Title: Chicago Child Mental Health Therapist

Job Type: Employee Position with Benefits; Part to Full Time

Location: Chicago (Bucktown)

At Individual and Family Connection, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and collaborative environment for our therapists to grow and develop their skills. We are seeking a licensed therapist to join our team and work with children, families, and young adults.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and family psychotherapy (minimum of 25-35 contact hours weekly)
  • Participate in staff meetings, collaborative conferences, and other clinical meetings
  • Conduct thorough and accurate assessments of client needs
  • Provide empathic treatment while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and boundaries
  • Maintain communication with clients' other providers
  • Exhibit interest and initiative in professional growth, engage in self-work and reflection
  • Be reliable and regular in communication with both client and colleagues
  • Maintain licensure and complete continuing education requirements
  • Develop treatment goals with new clients, modify plans accordingly, and discuss progress toward goals with clients and their families throughout treatment
  • Administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and parent coaching as needed to assist clients and their families in meeting treatment goals
  • Maintain regular contact with parents, schools, and professionals regarding client progress through phone calls, letters, and/or monthly reporting
  • Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amend plans as needed
  • Attend client's IEP and other school meetings as needed with permission from parents
  • Refer clients to additional supportive services as needed
  • Handle protected health information in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
  • Participate in monthly supervision and quarterly performance reviews
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with IFC staff, clients, families, other professionals, and community members
  • Enjoy being a part of a team, are open to feedback, and find value in personal growth

Qualifications:

  • Applicants should be licensed to practice in Illinois (LSW, LPC, Psy.D., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)
  • Experience in, or demonstrated commitment to, working with pediatric clients (18 months to 18 years)
  • Experience in, or demonstrated commitment to, working with diagnoses that often lead families to seek counseling, including but not limited to: clients suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, self-injury, attachment difficulties, ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, etc.
  • The ability to practice from a clinical lens that incorporates a trauma-informed, systemic understanding of how challenges are influenced by the client's multi-layered relationships and settings, such as within family, school, and community dynamics
  • An understanding of utilizing anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks within clinical practice and organizational culture
  • The ability to work with clients from various sexual, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds
  • Must be able to work evenings and one weekend

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise in a specific attachment and trauma-informed approach, including but not limited to: Theraplay, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), CPP, DBT, EMDR, TBRI, Synergetic Play Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, PCIT, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), etc.
  • Experience, understanding, and expertise in LGBT*IQ affirmative practice
  • Demonstrate the ability to practice with respect, awareness, and support of the identities of Transgender / Non-conforming children, teens, and guardians

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health Insurance, Dental, Paid Time Off, paid maternity leave, and an employer-matched retirement plan
  • Paid CEUs or Professional Development
  • Self Care Stipend
  • Liability Insurance
  • Full Administrative and Billing Support
  • Practice management services including intake coordination, client insurance verification, registration, billing, accounting, and scheduling
  • Access to a user-friendly electronic medical records for easy note taking
  • Play Therapy Office with access to play therapy supplies
  • Psychology Today Profile
  • Supervision
  • Supervision towards Theraplay Certification
  • Opportunity to collaborate with peers for consultation, case conference and supervision as needed
  • Individual and Family Connection marketing tools, including website, newsletters, blog, headshot, personal business cards, and online profile
  • Use of all office amenities and supplies including wifi, telephone services, personal @ifccounseling email address, coffee station and filtered water for you and your clients, kitchenette with sink, refrigerator and microwave, as well as storage space as needed
  • Access to an already established referral network
  • Employees of Individual and Family Connection also have opportunities to participate in paid administrative tasks and projects outside of their clinical job description and requirements

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application, including their resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].

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