Therapist

About the role

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve. Our Core Values: Empathy, Passion, Persistence and Innovation. The Therapist (CT) will have a dual role as a Community Therapist as well as act to provide immediate support to youth and their families after a shooting or other act of violence, including emotional support, initial assessments, and referrals for support. Services take place within targeted communities and area hospitals as needed. The (CT) reports to the Manager of Community Mental Health Services (MCMHS).

Responsibilities

• Effectively addressing the mental health/substance abuse needs of high-risk youth through clinical assessment for youth referred to BUILD programs as well as in-field support and consultation.
• Provide a client-centered and strength-based approach to the treatment of youth and families.
• Establish mental health/substance abuse referral partners and identify opportunities for more formal collaboration.
• Facilitate 1:1, family and/or group counseling for clients who require mental health support.
• Receive case assignments, establish treatment plans, review case progress, and determine case closure through the supervisor of the assigned program.
• Provide mental health services to participants through a holistic and trauma-informed lens.
• Make referrals in accordance with service plans to other organization units and external providers.
• Provide case management and connection to internal and external services.
• Assist members of the Intervention Team during crisis situations involving youth.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field including, but not limited to, attendance at seminars, workshops, etc.
• Support staff to identify youth mental health issues, provide support, and refer youth to community partners offering more intensive services.
• Attend departmental and agency-wide staff meetings, as scheduled and agency-wide events as required.
• Document and report program activities and outcomes and ensure progress toward annual program objectives.
• Submit statistics and reports to corresponding managers on a bi-weekly and monthly basis and/or as needed.
• Maintain file compliance as required and compliance with ETO.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related mental health field.
• Working towards or holding licensure (LCSW/LCPC) is required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with inner-city youth.
• Proficiency with technology (Microsoft Office) and tech integration into daily