Lead Therapist - Bilingual
About The Position
Lead Therapist/Clinician – Caminos Program Are you passionate about supporting youth who have recently migrated to the United States? Do you want to help create a safe, therapeutic environment where young people can experience stability, reunite with family, and pursue their education? We’re currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Therapist to join our Caminos Program at Cunningham Children’s Home. About Cunningham Children’s Home & the Caminos Program Cunningham Children’s Home is a nonprofit child welfare and educational services agency dedicated to providing compassionate support and trauma-informed care to children, youth, adults, and families. Our programs include residential treatment, special education, foster care, and community-based services. The Caminos Program serves unaccompanied immigrant children, providing safe housing, clinical support, and family reunification services. We create opportunities and open doors—offering a place that feels like home and a path toward hope and healing. The Lead Therapist plays a key role in ensuring high-quality clinical care for all youth in the program.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Clinical license in Illinois (LCSW or LCPC), or license-eligible within 6 months of hire
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience
- Supervisory experience
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass all required background checks
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of clinical experience in residential, school, or therapeutic settings
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written preferred)
- Approved to provide clinical supervision for social workers or counselors
- Experience with youth, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring/substance use disorders
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support clinical staff, including onboarding, training, and evaluations
- Oversee clinical documentation, assessments, and treatment/discharge planning
- Ensure compliance with trauma-informed care practices, licensing, and federal standards
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy as needed
- Participate in on-call rotation and crisis response
- Collaborate with program leadership, external partners, and stakeholders
- Promote fidelity to evidence-based practices and lead program development efforts
- fostering a supportive, culturally responsive environment that meets the needs of unaccompanied youth.
Benefits
- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance (DCA)
- Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
- Employee Wellness Program
- Relocation assistance
- PSLF resource, BenElevate, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
