Residential Therapist - Youth

About the role

Be a source of healing and stability for youth who've experienced trauma. As a Residential Therapist, you'll provide individual, group, and family therapy to young people ages 6-21 living in Lawrence Hall's residential program. You'll help them build coping skills, strengthen family connections, and move toward recovery. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of youth and families while growing your clinical expertise in trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team and supervisor.
• Engage families and caregivers in the healing process and communicate progress toward goals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary staffings, clinical reviews, and DCFS or court meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards.
• Provide on-call support on a rotating schedule and adapt to the needs of the program.

Requirements

Required Master's degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field.

Valid Illinois driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.

Preferred

LSW or LPC.

Experience working with youth in residential or therapeutic settings.

Additional Information

This is a full-time on-site role at 4833 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60625.

Flexible schedule based on program needs; includes rotating on-call responsibilities.

Requires travel for home visits, court, or community meetings within the Chicago area, as well as the physical ability to kneel and return to standing without assistance, as part of crisis intervention.

Pay, Benefits & Perks

Salary: $57,550-$62,000/year, based on experience.

Average of 17-25 days PTO + 9 holidays.

Medical insurance - HMO and PPO options.

Dental insurance - HMO and PPO options.

Vision insurance.

401(k) with up to 5% employer match and auto-vesting.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care.

Pre-tax Commuter benefits - Parking and Transit.

100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and life resources.

Wellness Reimbursement Program.

Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,500.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

How to Apply

Submit your application here.