Therapist - Foster Care
About The Position
Lawrence Hall is a Chicago-based nonprofit social services agency that provides therapeutic, wellness, and skill development services to youth, families, and communities impacted by trauma. Lawrence Hall is committed to helping young people build resilience, strengthen connections, and achieve long-term success through trauma-informed, community-based support. Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon the principles of the Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) model and the core values of Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork. Together, these principles are embedded throughout our trauma-informed philosophy and guide how we serve youth and families, support one another as colleagues, and partner with our community. About the Role Reports directly to the Clinical Manager or designated supervisor. Provides emergency clinical intervention, placement stabilization and ongoing support during family crises and placement disruptions. Utilization of good verbal and written communication with employees, referring agencies, community resources and youth/families. Maintains flexibility to adjust work schedule according to the needs of the program.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work or related Human Service field with LSW or LPC upon hire and one year of related experience.
- Must be fully licensed within 3 months after hire.
- Personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance
- Valid Illinois Driver's license
- No history of child abuse or neglect
- Ability to pass background and drug screen
Nice To Haves
- LCSW or LCPC preferred and required upon eligibility
- Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress
- Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth development/strength-based approach
Responsibilities
- Carries a selected caseload of foster care youth, biological families involved with DCFS and families as assigned, focusing on the use of individual, group and family treatment modalities
- Requires knowledge of typical child and adolescent development and an understanding of trauma exposure and traumatic stress signs and symptoms.
- Facilitates clinical staffing meetings to provide consultation for treatment team members
- Documents contact with youth and families (clinical documentation requirements) according to Medicaid Part 132, agency, and DCFS standards
- Other duties as assigned
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel)
- Provides individual, group, and family therapy as assigned, including in-home therapy, and transportation of youth using an agency or personal vehicle.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
