Child & Family Therapist

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Youth Services, the Childhood & Family Therapist provides professional counseling and referral services to youth and families. Utilizing various theoretical approaches, Therapists provide individual, marital, and family counseling, with the goal of providing support, alleviating conflict, and fostering personal, family, and community well-being.

• Flexibility in scheduling is required; some evenings and/or Saturday mornings may be required. Position is generally onsite.
• Qualified candidates interested in full-time and part-time hours may be considered.
• The ideal candidate will have early childhood experience.

• Master's Degree in a human services field and an Illinois license or license eligibility as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP).
• 2-3 years of experience working with youth and families preferred. Providing therapy for young children and trauma therapy experiences are helpful.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required; some evenings and/or Saturday mornings may be required.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Qualified candidates interested in part-time and full-time hours will be considered.

• Conduct assessment interview with clients and families
• Provide crisis intervention counseling
• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling sessions
• Assist clients in developing solution-focused resolutions to problems
• Make referrals to other community agencies when appropriate
• Provide public education
• Provide services in public settings such as schools, libraries, restaurants, etc.
• Maintain files and client documentation in compliance with quality assurance and procedures
• Close counseling cases following established protocol
• Provide follow-up counseling as necessary
• Maintain HIPAA guidelines
• Adhere to agency policies
• Operate pursuant to federal and state laws, as well as professional codes of ethics and codes of conduct
• Maintain professional ethics and behaviors
• Submit and keep current a weekly schedule of counseling sessions, meetings, and office hours
• Meet for supervision
• Establish positive relationships and networks with community and referral agencies
• Maintain positive working relationships with staff members
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Maintain licensure through continuing education and seek professional development through conferences, trainings and CEUs
• Participate in Township related events as requested
• Perform overflow duties as needed

• Experience and working knowledge of treatment theory, techniques and processes, including individual and family therapy dynamics, focusing on adolescent and family orientation.
• Ability to evaluate ongoing treatment progress.
• Working knowledge of DSM V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition).
• Ability to diagnose and complete psychosocial assessments.
• Knowledge of principles related to child and adolescent development.
• Skill in developing effective and productive therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
• Knowledge of federal, state laws and regulations, ethical standards and code of conduct in dealing with clients and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic computer and software programs.

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to sit or stand for extended periods. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift up to 10 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.