The clinician provides direct clinical services including individual, family, and group therapy to clients experiencing trauma and behavioral issues. Responsibilities also include maintaining a caseload, performing clinical documentation, and facilitating community wellness trainings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related Human Services field. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for travel between office locations.
The purpose of this position is to render direct clinical services to children, families, and adults, across a broad range of presenting needs, including trauma, family systems, and behavioral issues.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Client/Family Therapy/Services
Provides assessment and intervention to clients who are experiencing mental health symptoms related to traumatic event(s)
Co-facilitates group therapy sessions for adolescents and adults
Provides onsite and community trainings with a focus on enhancing resilience
Willingness to run groups with a focus on mind, body spirit health (yoga, mindfulness, meditation, art)
Carries a caseload for both teletherapy and in-office work involving any or all of the Agency’s services, which will include individual, child, family, couples, and may include group treatment modality.
Performs a full range of clinical duties including the gathering and analysis of data, formulation of assessment and creation of treatment plans with oversight and supervision by supervisor.
Facilitation and development of wellness opportunities.
Develops understanding of clients’ situations, providing appropriate services with supervisory consultation.
Provides community and agency trainings regarding trauma and related distress
Participate in weekly group supervision
Clinician will receive training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Attend agency-held clinical training
Administrative
With supervision, learns the policies and procedures of the agency and program.
Performs record keeping functions and other administrative duties as required by the program, including written treatment documentation that is complaint with program and regulatory requirements within the required time frames, consistently meets time frames.
Maintain 20 billable service hours per week
Program Support
Actively participate in weekly individual and group supervision
Participates in agency staff development programs, professional group seminars, and committees to increase professional knowledge
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Vacation days
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Sick days
Professional training
Health and wellness benefits
Paid federal holidays
Financial benefits
Paid Jewish holidays
Collaborates with other agency personnel, supervisors, appropriate specialists, or consultants on specific case-related problems
Represent JCFS, and its programs positively to internal and external contacts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work or related Human Services field, such as Counseling, or Marriage/Family Therapy, from an accredited program.
Requires reliable transportation and a valid driver's license to move between West Rogers Park, Skokie and Northbrook locations.
Must be able to work evenings at least two days per week
Self-awareness and the ability to remain calm and professional when handling conflict and disruptive behavior
Preferred
Trauma and resilience training/education certificate
Strong clinical field placements, internships, or comparable experience. Couples and/or family therapy experience
What you’ll love about us
Time off
Paid time off varies by position - includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
Benefit eligibility begins when working full time including - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
Compensation
The minimum compensation for this position is starting at Unlicensed Clinician starting at $52,000 annually; Licensed clinician starting at $58,000 annually Final compensation will be determined based on experience.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*.
JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.
