Residential Therapist

Lawrence Hall•Chicago, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy services to youth and families receiving services through the Child and Family Treatment Center (CFTC). This role supports assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and ongoing clinical care while collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to help youth and families achieve positive outcomes. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and committed to trauma-informed, healing-centered practices.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related human services field.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) upon hire.
Ability to obtain LCSW or LCPC licensure upon eligibility.
Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and behavioral health services.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with youth, families, community partners, and treatment team members.
Valid Illinois driver's license.
Personal vehicle or access to reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance.
No history of child abuse or neglect.
Ability to pass background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of childhood trauma and experience working with youth and families impacted by trauma or traumatic stress.
Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, and strength-based approaches.
Experience providing therapy services within residential treatment, child welfare, behavioral health, or human services settings.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy services using trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Complete assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, monitor client progress, and support discharge planning.
Collaborate with treatment team members, caregivers, community partners, referral sources, and internal stakeholders to coordinate care.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and required records in compliance with Medicaid, licensing, and agency standards.
Provide crisis intervention services and participate in an on-call rotation to support youth and families as needed.
Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical consultations, psychiatric hospitalizations, medication reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Medical insurance - HMO and PPO options
Dental insurance - HMO and PPO options
Vision insurance
401(k) with up to 5% employer match and auto-vesting
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care Pre-tax
Commuter Benefits - Parking and Transit
100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Children
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and life resources
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Average of 17-25 days PTO + 9 holidays