Therapist, Youth and Family
About The Position
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals to join our Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS) team! This program provides critical support to youth in foster care and their caregivers to stabilize placements and prevent disruptions. We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care across a multi-county area. At Heritage, we recognize that every individual in our organization impacts client care—regardless of their position. We believe in taking care of our staff so they can focus on taking care of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
- Ability to obtain licensure as a LSW or LPC within 6 months required.
- Clinical licensure as LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT required; LPHA credentialing preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
- Minimum age: 21 years.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with youth and families and child welfare experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to youth and foster families to stabilize placements.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to IPS team members, fostering collaboration and excellence.
- Coordinate care with DCFS, foster parents, and community partners.
- Participate in crisis intervention and on-call rotation as needed.
- Ensure compliance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
- Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
- Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC
- Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities
- Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
- Wellness Benefits: Every other Friday off paid, EAP, and fitness reimbursement
- Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, and life insurance
- Retirement: 401k and Roth options
- Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
- Loan Forgiveness: Eligible through the National Health Service Corps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
