River Forest Child and Family Mental Health Therapist

IFC • River Forest, IL

2d • $40 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Individual & Family Connection (IFC) is a group private practice in Bucktown and River Forest, IL, specializing in children, families, and young adults. Our signature approach — Through the Eyes of the Child — guides everything we do, as we strive to see the world from the child's perspective. We're a community of passionate, imperfect, deeply committed healing professionals who invest in each other's growth as much as our clients'. If you're looking for a long-term clinical home we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in Illinois: LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Psy.D.
• Experience with — or a demonstrated commitment to — working with pediatric clients (18 months to young adult) and presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, self-injury, and behavioral challenges.
• A trauma-informed, systemic lens and an anti-racist, anti-oppressive clinical framework are central to how we work.
• Availability for evenings and a weekend shift is required.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Theraplay, DDP, CPP, DBT, EMDR, TBRI, PCIT, ACT, Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, or Synergetic Play Therapy.
• Experience with LGBTQ+ affirmative practice and gender-expansive clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and family psychotherapy
• Conduct thorough, empathic client assessments
• Develop and adapt treatment goals with clients and families
• Collaborate with schools, psychiatrists, and outside providers
• Provide parent coaching and behavior support
• Attend IEP meetings as needed (with parent consent)
• Participate in staff meetings, case consultations, and supervision
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with families and referral sources
• Build and maintain a full caseload through internal referrals, community outreach, and client engagement.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid maternity leave
• Employer-matched retirement plan
• Paid CEUs and professional development
• Supervision toward Play Therapy Certification
• Liability insurance covered
• Dedicated play therapy office with fully stocked supplies
• All admin handled for you: intake coordination, insurance verification, billing, and accounting
• User-friendly electronic medical records
• Referral network access
• Administrative support
• Ongoing peer consultation and supervision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed