Social Skills Therapist - PART TIME

Skill Sprout () was established in 2009 and provides educational and therapeutic services to children. We provide home‑based ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders throughout the states of Illinois and Texas. In addition to in‑home services, we provide center‑based programs throughout Illinois. Our center‑based services include; rehab services, mental health services, and tutoring services.

The Social Skills Therapist’s role is to provide quality care to clients receiving social skills services. It is a part‑time position and is volunteer‑based. This position reports directly to a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide direct therapy services with Skill Sprout clients within the mental health department, which may include social skills treatment and/or individual, family and group counseling. Services will only be delivered on an outpatient basis in the office setting
• Collect data, prepare materials and train other line therapist staff as directed by Consultants
• Attend all team meetings and trainings, and complete all necessary paperwork as directed by Consultants or administrative staff
• Commit to and follow a weekly schedule with each assigned family, documenting all services
• Report directly to the designated Clinical Case Coordinator (CCC) or the Director of Mental Health Services, if the CCC is unavailable
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when working with other Skill Sprout staff and clients or families
• Other duties as assigned

The Social Skills Therapist will have the following experience and attributes:

• Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or related field. OR Bachelors degree with related experience in childhood education, behavior therapy, social work, etc.
• Preference for candidates with LCPC or LCSW.
• Preferred prior experience working with children with disabilities; experience working with typically developing children will be considered.

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