Therapist – Child Welfare Services; Unlicensed

Therapist – Child Welfare Services (Unlicensed)

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission‑driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well‑being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data‑informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

• Complete a thorough assessment of each program participant’s strengths and circumstances, and provide clinical diagnosis based on DSM‑5 criteria.
• Formulate service plans and goals in collaboration with program participant(s) and with supervisory approval, in accordance with program model.
• Evaluate progress toward service plan goals and modify when necessary to meet the needs and goals of the program participant(s).
• Engage program participants in therapeutic interventions which may include evidence‑based individual, family, and/or group therapy, and/or other supplemental interventions, in accordance with program model; refer for additional services if outside scope.
• Provide limited case management including case coordination, service brokerage, linkages with community resources, and recommendations for on‑going services when necessary.
• Actively participate in treatment team meetings for all assigned program participants.
• Provide mental health consultation to other Brightpoint staff members, as well as other agencies, systems, and community providers to coordinate services, make recommendations, and meet the needs of the participant(s).
• Complete court reports and submit written and in‑person testimony in Juvenile Court regarding the best interests of the child(ren) and family.
• Write and maintain complete documentation of services for each case in paper and/or digital form and meet all program record‑keeping requirements.
• Meet all Medicaid billing requirements for services provided.
• Provide services in offices, homes, schools, agency program sites, via telehealth, or other locations as appropriate to program model.
• Develop aftercare service plans with the program participant(s) and ensure recommended services or providers are in place prior to discharge, as permitted within scope of the program.
• Engage in community outreach activities, attend community events, and/or facilitate community collaboration meetings.
• Respond to crisis calls and provide clinical management of the crises.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Department of Children and Family Services per the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
• Adhere to funding and regulatory guidelines including preparation and participation in site visits as requested.
• Facilitate clinical trainings for internal and external partners.
• Supervise an intern.
• Transport program participants as needed for program activities.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling, or a closely related field, required.
• Must be eligible for clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC or LMFT) and will obtain and maintain a clinical Illinois license within 36 months of employment.
• Experience providing behavioral health services to youth or families using an evidence‑based or evidence‑informed treatment modality, such as Theraplay, the ARC framework, or other trauma‑informed practice strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

• Compensation:
  Salary Range $55k–$59k; offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation.
• Clinical licensure:
  Licensure‑eligible therapists receive weekly clinical supervision toward licensure, and reimbursement of clinical exam registration fees.
• Benefits:
  Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match.
• Location:
  
  Hybrid (remote/office‑based). Therapy provided in person to program participants in Rockford, Illinois. Therapists work from home or preferred remote location during occasional telehealth services and between in‑person visits; in‑person services take place either in an agency office or in the participant’s home.
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, salaried; general business hours including evening appointments as needed to accommodate participant schedules.
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).