Child Welfare Therapist

Use your clinical skills to make a difference in the lives of youth and young adults as a Therapist with Thresholds’ Mothers Project! The Therapist works closely with the treatment team to create effective treatment plans, utilizing best clinical practices. As the Therapist, you will provide trauma-informed individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention to pregnant and parenting young mothers ages 17 -24 with severe and persistent mental illness along with significant trauma histories. You will run individual therapy and groups at the program’s main office and in the residences. Take the lead as the clinical hub for the youth on your caseload, running clinical staffings and treatment team meetings, and participating in clinical data collection and outcomes tracking. Come and join the team!

The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Passion for providing mental health services to a young adult population
• Patience and flexibility to meet youth where they’re at
• Strong clinical & relationship-building skills
• Good writing skills
• Excellent time management & organization
• Valid driver's license, current insurance, and daily access to a car

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field required
• Clinical licensure preferred (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LSW, LPC)
• CWEL required (must acquire within 1 year of hire)
• Prior experience providing mental health services to young adults strongly preferred

What sets Thresholds apart: 

• Competitive pay - Base Salary: $56,000 - 62,000 annually
• Commensurate with education and experience
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, & 15 vacation days)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement 
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Public service loan forgiveness 
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more.

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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