Therapist - Foster Care

Who We Are 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.  What You'll Do  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)   

Position Requirements & Work Environment This position is based out of our Stewart Campus (400 W. 76th Street, Chicago, IL 60620); however, it requires providing in-home therapy services and frequent travel throughout the Chicagoland area to meet with youth and their families in their homes and communities. This is not a traditional 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. role, and candidates must be willing to maintain a flexible schedule that accommodates the needs and availability of clients.

The role requires flexibility to adjust work schedules according to program needs, as well as participation in an on-call rotation to support cases in crisis. Provides individual, group, and family therapy as assigned, including in-home therapy, and transportation of youth using an agency or personal vehicle. Physical intervention skills require the ability to kneel and return to a standing position without assistance.  

Who We're Looking For

Required:

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 Preferred:

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  Compensation and Benefits We care about the well-being of our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes:
Salary: $57,550 - $62,550/year. Compensation is based on a set base salary rate plus additional compensation for education and experience. Average of 17-25 days PTO + 9 holidays

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…