Therapist, CCBHC

Thresholds • Chicago, IL

15h • $57,500 - $63,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Contribute your therapy skills to make a positive change in your community! The Center for Mental Wellbeing, Thresholds’ Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a one-stop shop for mental health and substance use services based on the north side of Chicago for families and individuals of all ages. The Center is committed to providing care regardless of ability to pay, and cares for those who are underserved, low income, are insured, uninsured, or on Medicaid. We offer a sliding scale program that provides discounted services to individuals based on family size and income. As the Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy in the clinic setting to community members with a profound need. Every week, you will work with up to 26 clients for outpatient therapy. Meet face-to-face with the client or guardian to assess needs, identify goals, and develop individual treatment plans. Often this will look like individual therapy sessions, but you will also provide family and group therapy and facilitate therapeutic workshops. You will also do case consultation and crisis intervention. The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, WRAP, motivational interviewing, and Internal Family Systems.

Requirements

• Passion for mental health advocacy
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Good writing skills
• Strong time management and organization
• Flexibility to work with different populations and needs (various ages, families, couples, individuals)
• Competence with incorporating various modalities into practice
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field required
• LPC or LSW required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy in the clinic setting to community members with a profound need.
• Work with up to 26 clients for outpatient therapy every week.
• Meet face-to-face with the client or guardian to assess needs, identify goals, and develop individual treatment plans.
• Provide family and group therapy and facilitate therapeutic workshops.
• Case consultation and crisis intervention.

Benefits

• Competitive pay - Salary Range: $57,500 - $63,500 annually Based on licensure and experience
• Generous PTO
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement 
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Public service loan forgiveness 
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) 
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level