Therapist - Residential

WHO WE ARE:Annually serving over 1,400 youth and families, Lawrence Hall is a community-based organization committed to helping Chicago's youth, families, and communities heal from the adverse effects of childhood trauma. For more than 150 years, Lawrence Hall has been delivering high-quality care throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and is a statewide leader in highly effective, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic treatment. Their core programs-Child and Family Treatment Center, Therapeutic Day School, Creative Therapies, Foster Care, TransitionalIndependent Living Program, Workforce Development, and Community Wellness-have met the changing and complex needs of youth and families by not only becoming more community based, but also by developing more preventative programs that help curb violence in Chicago's communities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Reports directly to the Clinical Services Manager or designated supervisor. Provides direct therapy services to young people and their families, within agency policies, including home visits, transportation of young people in agency or personal vehicle, etc. Utilization of good verbal and written communication Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon four core values: Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork. These values are deeply embedded within our organization's philosophy of trauma-informed care and directly influence every position. Must be able to effectively use both verbal and physical intervention skills with individuals six (6) through twenty-one (21) years of age. Physical intervention skills require the ability to kneel and return to standing without assistance. Maintains flexibility to adjust work schedules according to needs of the program. Therapist has on-call responsibility on a rotating basis.RESPONSIBILITIES:Carries a selected load of young people and families as assigned, focusing on the use of individual, group or family treatment modalitiesFormulates and frequently reviews treatment plans with supervisorDevelops and implements treatment plansCollaborates with Treatment Team Coordinator to ensure delivery of servicesParticipates in evaluation and planning of conferencesstaffingProvides data, information and the treatment goals to treatment team. Works with treatment team, collaterals, and families in completing assessments and developing the treatment planRequires knowledge of typical child and adolescent development and an understanding of trauma exposure and traumatic stress signs and symptoms. Practice will include using strategies that support healing, recovery, and that resist re-traumatizationEngage caregivers, parents, family members and others by sharing strengths and challenges experienced by program participantsInterprets agency's services to assigned young peopleAttends Agency and other professional seminars and conferences to increase professional knowledge and skillsWhen necessary, liaison to DCFS or other agency (courts, school districts, etc.), communicating goals and progress toward their accomplishmentWorks with the team on meeting needs of young people for community programs (schools, recreation, jobs, vocational opportunities, medical, etc.)Documents contact with young people and family (clinical documentation requirements)Participates in psychotropic medication reviewsHandles psychiatric hospitalization and attending all required staffingsUses active and reflective listening skills and affirmations to demonstrate respect and empathy, avoiding negative and derogatory labels that foster disrespectUnderstand that behaviors, responses, attitudes, and emotions are a collection of survival skills often developed in response to traumatic experiencesMaintain confidentiality of employees, volunteers, and program participants to provide a safe environment Attend at least two trainings related to being trauma informed in a twelve month periodAbility to work effectively with program participants and family members, employees and vendors in a culturally diverse environment to support healing and recoveryPerforms the above tasks under close weekly support, supervision, training, and direction of the supervisorParticipates in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement activities as assignedMaintains electronic calendar to provide accounting for daily activities and provides permissions for viewing to the appropriate individualsGathers assessment data and enters it into the DCFS Outcomes Module on an ongoing basisCompletes clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid timelines and requirementsOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in Social Work or related Human Service field with LSW or *LPC upon hire LCSW or LCPC required upon eligibility. Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress preferredKnowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth developmentstrength based approach preferredPersonal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance Valid IL, IN, or WI Driver's license No history of child abuse or neglect *Therapist may be hired without LSWLPC but must take and pass the exam on the next testing date after hire.Highlighted BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO): All employees start with an average of 17-25 days of PTO, plus 9 paid holidays.Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.FitnessWellness Reimbursement: Gym membership reimbursement of up to $20 per month to promote overall health and wellness.Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a 100% match on contributions up to 3% after one year of service.Supplemental Insurance: Includes AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.Life Insurance: Full-time employees receive term life insurance coverage equal to twice their salary at no additional cost.Employee Referral Program: Earn up to $1,500 for referring successful candidates.Parking & Transit Commuter Benefits: Use pre-tax dollars to cover transit costs.Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application.This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt.

Created: 2025-02-15