ECCS Community Clinician

Kaleidoscope•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kaleidoscope is hiring a Community Clinician for its Enhanced Clinical Community Support (ECCS) Program in Chicago. ECCS provides immediate, short-term, intensive clinical services to stabilize youth in DCFS care following inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Services take place in homes and community settings and focus on strengthening caregiver capacity, coordinating systems of support, and reducing the risk of placement disruption. The Community Clinician combines direct clinical intervention, caregiver coaching, consultation, and advocacy. The clinician partners with caregivers, caseworkers, and multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care and developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed services for youth. This is a field-based hybrid position requiring residence in Illinois and travel throughout Cook County for in-person services. The schedule is flexible and full-time, with evening availability required.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or a related social service field.
Experience working with youth involved in child welfare and/or complex trauma.
Strong clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills.
Comfort using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and video conferencing platforms.
Valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and ability to travel throughout Cook County.
Must live in Illinois.

Nice To Haves

LCSW or LCPC (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical support and consultation to caregivers, caseworkers, and multidisciplinary teams for a caseload of 7–10 youth.
Conduct weekly in-person caregiver support sessions focused on trauma-informed psychoeducation and therapeutic parenting strategies.
Organize and facilitate monthly clinical team meetings with youth, caregivers, caseworkers, and other involved providers.
Maintain consistent communication with assigned casework agencies and collateral partners to identify youth and family needs and system barriers.
Collaborate with child and family teams to develop, review, and update individualized service plans.
Use trauma-informed and evidence-based clinical models, including ARC, SPACE, SMART, Theraplay, or other appropriate interventions.
Provide ongoing clinical consultation to caregivers and professionals supporting youth.
Support families with clinical case management, including referrals for therapy, psychiatry, and other services.
Advocate for youth and family needs in DCFS clinical staffings, CFTMs, school meetings, and other systems spaces.
Complete timely and accurate documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, CANS 2.0, and discharge summaries.
Consult regularly with supervisors and team members to support youth safety, permanency, and well-being.
Travel throughout Cook County for in-person sessions with families.