WHO WE ARE:
Annually serving over 1,400 youth and families, Lawrence Hall is a community-based organization committed to helping Chicago's youth, families, and communities heal from the adverse effects of childhood trauma. For more than 150 years, Lawrence Hall has been delivering high-quality care throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and is a statewide leader in highly effective, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic treatment. Their core programs include Child and Family Treatment Center, Therapeutic Day School, Creative Therapies, Foster Care, Transitional/Independent Living Program, Workforce Development, and Community Wellness, which have met the changing and complex needs of youth and families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager or designated supervisor, the Community Based Therapist carries a caseload of young people aged 14-26 years old. Clients are typically referred into services due to involvement with Cook County Juvenile and/or Adult Probation, Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, local schools, and community-based organizations. Young people are eligible for services based on criteria that may include homelessness, justice system involvement, disconnection from school or work, or a current status of low income. The therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy services, focusing on trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The therapist may need to be certified in providing various therapies, such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). Services will focus on individual treatment goals related to designated programs. Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon four core values: Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork.
The therapist will assist their supervisor with program development, including the selection of a pre-treatment screening tool and the development and implementation of pre-treatment and post-treatment measures to track effective treatment outcomes. The majority of services will occur in the South Shore neighborhood, with a community-focused approach.
Under the supervision of a licensed clinical supervisor, the therapist will prepare all mental health-related documentation, including Mental Health Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, Quarterly Progress Reports, and contact notes. The therapist may also provide reports and/or testimony for court as needed.
This position requires effective verbal communication with staff, community resources, and clients/families, as well as the ability to provide ongoing written documentation. The therapist must have effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and knowledge of trauma exposure and the signs of traumatic stress. Physical intervention skills require the ability to kneel and return to standing without assistance. Flexibility to adjust work schedules according to the needs of the program is also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carries a selected caseload of youth and adults (ages 14-26).
- Focus on a specified modality of treatment (i.e., Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) as indicated by the funding resource.
- Provides individual, group, and family therapy based on the needs of the young people in services.
- Formulates and frequently reviews treatment plans with the supervisor.
- Takes leadership in planning and facilitating clinical consultation.
- Provides data and consults about treatment goals with relevant staff.
- Coordinates efforts to reach established treatment goals.
- Participates in team meetings and youth staffing meetings.
- Attends agency seminars and trainings to increase professional knowledge and skills.
- Determines needs for adjunctive community programs.
- Locates and evaluates resources as needed.
- Acts as a liaison/facilitator in community, employers, schools, and neighborhood situations.
- Documents contact with youth, family, staff, and any professional consultation.
- Assists with program development and implementation.
- Develops trainings and conducts consultation services with community members.
- Tracks and evaluates services and prepares monthly reports as requested.
- Shares reports and projects with the administrative team.
- Performs tasks under close weekly support and supervision.
- Attends weekly group supervision hour with clinical colleagues.
- Maintains a professional standard when representing the agency or clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's/Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Service field with LSW or LPC upon hire.
- LCSW or LCPC required upon eligibility.
- Valid Illinois driver's license with no suspensions in effect within the previous three years.
- Personal vehicle or access to a personal vehicle and proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Computer skills required.
- No history of child abuse or neglect.
- Demonstrated skill in working with adolescents and adults.
- Ability to pass background clearance and drug screen.
- Ability to work effectively with clients/staff of diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in adolescent and adult mental health services preferred.
Highlighted benefits:
- Provides full-time employees 2 times their salary in term life insurance for no additional cost.
- Reimburses gym memberships up to $20 per month.
- Offers 100% match up to 3% on retirement savings after 1 year of service.
- Employees start with an average of 17-25 days of PTO.
- Employee Referral Program offers up to $1500 for referring candidates.
- 9 paid holidays off.
Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not meet all listed qualifications. We look forward to your application.
This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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