Clinical Therapist Job South Naperville Area area,Illinois USA,Social Work

At 360 Youth Services, we believe in empowering youth to thrive — and that begins with our team. When you join 360 YS, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, your work has purpose, and your impact is felt every day. Together, we support young people and families in our community, helping them build brighter, healthier futures.

FULL

TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development/ Training and Support
Health and Wellness
Work/Life Balance
Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
Employee Recognition/Staff Engagement

Position: Clinical Therapist

Location: Naperville, IL

Job : 249

# of Openings: 1

Effective Date:
May 11, 2026

NON-MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Clinical Therapist

Exempt/Non-exempt: EXEMPT

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Clinical Services

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Essential Functions

Primarily responsible for working with youth and/or their families in an office-based setting as well as providing services within a school setting. Additionally, participates in on-call hours each week to assist law enforcement and the local community with youth who have runaway or have been locked out of their home. The ideal candidate can adapt to providing services in many contexts and with youth and families that present with a wide range of concerns.

Our therapists are team-oriented while also being self-motivated.

Provide individual, group, and family counseling services to youth and families between the ages of 10 and 25 that present with a wide range of concerns. Effectively provide counseling services in a school setting with middle school-aged or high school-aged youth to help them learn skills related to school issues.

Collaborate with community partners, such as schools, police departments, juvenile probation, DCFS case workers, and mental health agencies/hospitals, to serve youth.

Maintain client records in an electronic health record in accordance with agency standards. Provide data and reports as needed in compliance with agency requirements. Adhere to agency policy on confidential mental health records in compliance with DHS and CCBYS (Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services) requirements.

Provide community information and linkage to referral services for youth and their families.

Assist with crisis coverage as part of the 24-hour crisis response system for CCBYS as designated by the Clinical Director. Provide crisis intervention and advocacy services to at-risk youth with the purpose of family preservation, reunification, and stabilization while promoting healthy environments, lifestyles, and behaviors.

Position requires evening hours for sessions as well as some minimal weekend and holiday on-call coverage through the CCBYS program.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Ability Requirements

Extensive knowledge of trauma-informed clinical practices related to working with youth ages 10 to 25, including those who have experienced complex trauma.
Ability to provide effective individual, group, and family counseling in both office-based and school settings.
Competence in addressing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and behavioral issues.
Proficiency in collaborating with community partners such as schools, police departments, juvenile probation, DCFS case workers, and mental health agencies.
Experience in maintaining accurate and confidential client records, including using electronic health record systems.
Skills in crisis intervention and advocacy, with experience in a 24-hour crisis response system, and promoting family preservation and stabilization.
Knowledge of trauma-informed treatment approaches and strength-based practices, with a commitment to professionalism, flexibility, and continuous learning. Preference for candidates with CCBYS experience or bilingual skills.

Education and Experience:

A Master’s Degree from an accredited program in counseling, psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy is required. Candidates must hold or have the prerequisites to obtain a State License, such as LPC, LSW, LCPC, LMFT, or LCSW. Preferred candidates will have relevant experience working with…