Family Therapist, Therapeutic Foster Care

LSSI • Aurora, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

LSSI is seeking a Family Therapist to join their growing Therapeutic Foster Care program. This role is responsible for providing therapeutic services to children and families within the child welfare system, focusing on teaching behavioral approaches and parenting skills. The therapist will work primarily in the community, including step-down homes and birth homes, and will be involved in developing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans. The position also requires timely and accurate documentation, participation in on-call crisis intervention, and maintaining professional conduct.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or other related human services field required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Licensed clinical social work (LCSW) credential or its equivalent required or is eligible for a clinical license and working toward completion.
• lM+CANS certified or available to participate in training and certification required.
• Trained in Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO) model or available to participate in TFCO training after hired.
• Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), or available to participate in TF CBT training and certification.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing, including completing documentation in the organization’s Electron Health Record (EHR).
• Demonstrated ability to motivate children and their families to participate in the highly detailed treatment mode and to provide services using a team approach.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with DSM-V and its applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing a comprehensive, Medicaid compliant, assessment of family’s therapeutic needs.
• Participate in an individualized, Medicaid compliant, treatment plan, in conjunction with the TFC Team, child, and family.
• Focus on teaching behavioral approaches and parenting skills to the child’s birth family and/or stepdown family, including providing instruction, practice, observation, and coaching during family visits.
• Provide service primarily in the community, typically step-down home, and/or birth home of child.
• Responsible for leading family finding efforts if the child does not have an identified aftercare family.
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation, and Medicaid billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources.
• Includes completion of written session notes and reports detailing client’s progress as required by applicable policies/procedures and/or when required by juvenile court.
• Participate in the on-call, crisis intervention response for the TFC Team.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level