Trauma Therapist

La Rabida Children’s Hospital 

Trauma Therapist - Bilingual / Spanish 

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time Trauma Therapist for our Behavioral Health Division and Chicago Child Trauma Center (CCTC) in Chicago, IL.  

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated.  Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around.  If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.

Job Summary:  

Provides outpatient psychological services to children who have experienced psychological trauma and their families. May provide outreach services as needed. 

Essential Trauma Therapist Functions: 

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - 80% 

• Provides, direct abuse- and trauma-focused outpatient psychological services, including clinical assessment and short-and long-term psychotherapy to children exposed to the full range of potentially traumatic events 

• May be cross-trained to provide other clinical services 

• May provide clinical services to other populations as warranted by demand for services 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: - 20% 

• May provide outreach and training services as needed 

• Provides assessment and quarterly reports, treatment plans, progress notes, billing, etc. within the proscribed time frames 

• All reports, progress notes and other documentation completed in a timely basis 

• May participate in CCTC Peer Support Group, staffing, case conferences, etc. 

• Completes and submits monthly service forms 

What we need from you:  

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, MSW or MA in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or related field required 

• Bi-Lingual Spanish Speaking Highly Preferred 

• LCSW (for social workers), LCPC (for counselors) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (for psychologists) Preferred 

• All candidates must have substantial training and experience doing diagnostic and therapeutic work with children who have experienced trauma. Experience and a demonstrated commitment to serving urban families of color are essential 

• Excellent writing/communication skills and computer literacy are essential. Must have training and experience with a variety of treatment techniques with children who have been abused. Experience with child-parent psychotherapy and children with sexual behavior problems preferred.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required as well as travel to office located at 1525 E 55th St.

Bi-Lingual, Spanish Speaking preferred 

What you will receive:  

• Competitive Salary  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision  

• Pet Insurance 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Life & Disability Insurance  

• Retirement Savings Plans & Matching  

• Tuition Reimbursement  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays  

Who we are:  

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.
 

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  

Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.

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