NPP Therapist (Unlicensed)

Brightpoint•Chicago, IL

7d•$58,000 - $59,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking mission-driven staff to join their team, aiming to advance child well-being by investing in families and strengthening communities. As a leader in human services for 140 years, Brightpoint utilizes data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, including support for clinical licensure, advanced trainings, and collaboration with community partners. The position emphasizes work-life balance with flexible schedules, low caseloads, and a generous paid leave package. Therapists in the Family & Community Behavioral Health Programs provide Nurturing Parent Program (NPP) and/or interventions to parents and children involved in the Illinois child welfare system. Services are delivered in various community-based locations, targeting individualized treatment plan goals. Responsibilities include coordinating services, developing referral plans, and completing timely documentation using a web-based platform.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a closely related clinical field, required.
Eligible for clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC or LMFT) and will obtain, and maintain, clinical Illinois license within 36 months of employment required.
Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle 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.
Obtains and maintains any applicable certifications based on program model and/or required by program funder, which may include Child Parent Psychotherapy, Nurturing Parent Program, or other modalities within one year of employment.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

Completes a thorough assessment of each program participant’s strengths and circumstances, and provides clinical diagnosis based on DSM-5 criteria as required by program.
Formulates service plans and goals in collaboration with program participant(s) and with supervisory approval, in accordance with program model.
Evaluates progress towards service plan goals and modifies when necessary to meet the needs and goals of the program participant(s).
Engages program participants in evidence-based therapeutic interventions which may include individual, family, and/or group therapy, and/or other supplemental interventions, in accordance with program model. Refers program participants for additional recommended services if unable to provide within the program scope.
Provides limited case management which may include case coordination, service brokerage, linkages with community resources, and recommendations for on-going services when necessary.
Actively participates in meetings with, and/or provides mental health consultation to, other Brightpoint staff members, as well as other agencies, systems, and community providers to coordinate services and meet the needs of the program participant(s).
May engage in community outreach activities, attend community events, and/or facilitate community collaboration meetings.
Writes and maintains complete documentation of services for each case in paper and/or digital form and meets all program record-keeping requirements.
Completes paperwork to meet billing requirements of the program.
May provide services in offices, homes, schools, agency program sites, via telehealth, or other locations as appropriate to program model.
Develops aftercare service plans with the program participant(s) and ensures that any recommended services or providers are in place prior to participant(s) being discharged, as permitted within the scope of the program.
May respond to crisis calls and/or provide clinical management of the crises, depending on program scope.
Reports any suspected abuse or neglect to the Department of Children and Family Services per the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
Adheres to funding and regulatory guidelines including preparation and participation in site visits as requested.
May facilitate clinical trainings for internal and external partners.
May supervise an intern.
May transport program participants(s) as needed for program activities.
Participates in clinical supervision on a regular basis.