Therapist – Adoption Support & Preservation (Unlicensed)
About The Position
Brightpoint is seeking a mission-driven Therapist to join their team, focusing on supporting families with children who have been adopted or have guardianship awarded through the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services. This role provides in-home, community-based, and in-office services, offering trauma-informed, attachment-focused interventions. The therapist will engage in individual, family, and group therapy, case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Key responsibilities include partnering with families to develop treatment plans, coordinating services with other providers, completing thorough documentation, and planning community-based events. The position also includes agency-paid trainings in specific modalities like ARC and NTI.
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 24 months of employment required.
- Obtains and maintains any applicable certifications based on program model and/or required by program funder, which may include Domestic Violence training, Trauma-Based Relational Intervention, Play Therapy, or other modalities within one year 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 strongly preferred.
- The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home, community-based, and in-office services to families with children who have been adopted or for whom guardianship has been awarded.
- Offer a range of trauma-informed, attachment-focused services, including individual, family, and group therapy, case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention.
- Partner with families to develop a plan for clinical interventions targeting individualized, collaboratively developed treatment plan goals.
- Coordinate services with other relevant providers, both within the agency and externally, and develop appropriate referral plans.
- Complete thorough and timely documentation, including assessment and service notes, using a web-based client services platform.
- Help plan and facilitate community-based events where program participants and their families can engage in fun activities.
- Complete agency-paid trainings in program-specific modalities, including Attachment Regulation and Competency (ARC) and National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI).
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure)
- 11 paid holidays
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) with match
- Opportunities for advanced trainings in your field (e.g., Play Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Nurturing Parent Program, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- In-house clinical supervision
- Reimbursement for licensure fees
- Leadership development opportunities
- One-on-one mentorship
- Approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
