Bilingual Therapist (Licensed/Unlicensed) - Bright Futures

Brightpoint•Carpentersville, IL

13d•$57,100 - $64,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking a mission-driven Bilingual Therapist (Licensed/Unlicensed) to join their team, focusing on Child-Parent Psychotherapy and infant and early childhood mental health within their early childhood centers. The role involves assessing the behavioral health of participants and providing clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapy services. Brightpoint has a 140-year history of advancing child well-being through family investment and community strengthening, utilizing data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. The organization supports therapists in obtaining and maintaining clinical licensure through in-house supervision and fee reimbursement, and offers opportunities for advanced trainings and collaboration with community partners. They emphasize work-life balance with flexible schedules, low caseloads, and a generous paid leave package, including vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid winter break.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field, required.
Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma-informed practice preferred (for Licensed Candidate).
Experience with an evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma-informed practice strongly preferred (for Unlicensed Candidate).

Responsibilities

Assess the behavioral health of participants.
Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evidenced-based therapy services as applicable.
Focus on Child-Parent Psychotherapy and infant and early childhood mental health.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure)
11 paid holidays
Supplemental insurance options
401(k) with match
Reimbursement of licensure renewal fees (for Licensed clinicians)
Weekly clinical supervision towards licensure (for Licensure-eligible therapists)
Reimbursement of clinical exam registration fees (for Licensure-eligible therapists)
Opportunities for advanced trainings in fields such as Play Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Nurturing Parent Program, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Opportunities to collaborate with other community partners.
Leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship for Emerging Leaders.
Approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).