Therapist - Juvenile Justice

Clinical Therapist - Juvenile Justice

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. The therapist works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: $55,000 - $58,000, based on experience

Schedule: 9 a.m.

- 5 p.m., flexible to meet the needs of persons served

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcome thresholds.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes all required documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinates and monitors services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth‑based plans to assure consistent progress toward written plan goals.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Two years of work experience in direct service with youth and families preferred.
• A valid advanced professional license preferred: LPC, LCPC, LMFT, or LMSW, or license‑eligible.
• Willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours to serve foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for ideas and actions of others.
• Capacity to work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes you, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever‑changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas:
Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out‑of‑Home Placement, and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.