Clinical Therapist

# Clinical Therapist## Overview Salary Range $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year## Description The Clinical Therapist provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive behavioral health services to individuals and families within Erie Neighborhood House and the broader community. This position delivers evidence-based psychotherapy, assessments, case management, and psychoeducation while collaborating with internal programs and community partners to improve client well-being.

The Clinical Therapist plays a critical role in expanding access to quality mental health services for immigrant and underserved communities while supporting Erie House's mission of promoting healing, resilience, and equitable access to care.
** Clinical Services, Case Management & Referrals
*** Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, treatment planning, safety planning, and ongoing psychotherapy.
* Maintain an active caseload (no more than 20) of individual, family, and group counseling clients.
* Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic services.
* Provide follow-up services and coordinate client care throughout treatment.
* Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with agency, funding, licensing, and ethical standards.
* Collect program data and contribute to program evaluation and reporting requirements.
* Ensure compliance with all documentation, confidentiality, and quality assurance expectations.
* Connect clients with community resources and partner agencies to address social determinants of health.
* Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to support clients' needs.
** Program Collaboration
*** Partner with Erie Neighborhood House programs and external organizations to conduct trauma-informed consultations, workshops, and outreach activities.
* Support internal staff with client intake processes, documentation, case assignments, and service coordination.
* Assist in developing and facilitating therapeutic groups and psycho educational workshops.
* Represent Erie Neighborhood House at community meetings, outreach events, and partner collaborations.
* Promote awareness of behavioral health services within the communities Erie House serves.
* Coordinate/Communicate/Manage funder specific requirements
* Participate in reflective supervision, clinical supervision, department meetings, and agency-wide trainings.
* Stay current with evidence-based practices through ongoing professional development.
* Provide behavioral health trainings, workshops and technical assistance to Erie staff, interns, and community partners as assigned.
* LCSW clinicians: supervise one (1) graduate-level interns when assigned.
** Other Responsibilities
*** Perform other duties as assigned to support Proyecto Cuidate Behavioral Health Department and Erie Neighborhood House's mission.
* This position operates within community-based behavioral health settings and requires travel between Erie Neighborhood House locations, schools, and partner agencies.
* Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to meet clients and program needs.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.## Qualifications
* Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
* Minimum of two (2) years of professional clinical experience.
* Bilingual in English and Spanish.
* 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate.
* Experience working with immigrant, low-income, or culturally diverse communities or clients exposed to traumatic event(s)
* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic practices.
* A valid Illinois driver's license
* Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
* Experience providing clinical supervision to graduate-level interns.
* Experience facilitating therapeutic groups and trauma-informed community workshops.
* Familiarity with domestic violence, community violence, child abuse, and case management.
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
** The employee must be able to:
* Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
* Travel between multiple locations for therapy services…