Therapist – Adoption Support & Preservation (Unlicensed/Licensed)

Brightpoint•Effingham, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking mission-driven staff to join their team, aiming to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities. This role offers opportunities for growth, including support for clinical licensure, advanced trainings, and professional networking. The position emphasizes work-life balance with flexible schedules, low caseloads, and a generous paid leave package. As an Adoption Support & Preservation Therapist, you will provide telehealth and in-home services to families with children who have been adopted or have guardianship awarded through the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services. Services include individual, family, and group therapy, case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention. You will partner with families to develop treatment plans, coordinate services with other providers, complete timely documentation, and facilitate community-based events. Therapists also complete agency-paid trainings in specific modalities like ARC and NTI.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling, or a closely related field, required.
Illinois clinical license (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) required.
Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
Motivated, self-directed professional who excels at working independently.
Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide telehealth and in-home services to families with children who have been adopted or for whom guardianship has been awarded through the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services.
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).