Clinician - Center for Trauma & Resilience
JCFS Chicago, Skokie, IL, United States
The purpose of this position is to render direct clinical services to children, families, and adults, across a broad range of presenting needs, including trauma, family systems, and behavioral issues.
Client/Family Therapy Services
Provides assessment and intervention to clients who are experiencing mental health symptoms related to traumatic event(s)
Co‑facilitates group therapy sessions for adolescents and adults
Provides onsite and community trainings with a focus on enhancing resilience
Willingness to run groups with a focus on mind, body, spirit health (yoga, mindfulness, meditation, art)
Carries a caseload for both teletherapy and in‑office work involving any or all of the agency’s services, which will include individual, child, family, couples, and may include group treatment modality
Performs a full range of clinical duties including the gathering and analysis of data, formulation of assessment, and creation of treatment plans with oversight and supervision by a supervisor
Facilitation and development of wellness opportunities
Develops understanding of clients’ situations, providing appropriate services with supervisory consultation
Provides community and agency trainings regarding trauma and related distress
Participates in weekly group supervision
Clinician will receive training in Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Attends agency‑held clinical training
Administrative
With supervision, learns the policies and procedures of the agency and program
Performs record‑keeping functions and other administrative duties as required by the program, including written treatment documentation that is compliant with program and regulatory requirements within the required time frames, consistently meeting those time frames
Maintains 20 billable service hours per week
Program Support
Actively participates in weekly individual and group supervision
Participates in agency staff‑development programs, professional group seminars, and committees to increase professional knowledge
Collaborates with other agency personnel, supervisors, appropriate specialists, or consultants on specific case‑related problems
Represents JCFS and its programs positively to internal and external contacts
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, such as Counseling, or Marriage/Family Therapy, from an accredited program
Requires reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license to move between West Rogers Park, Skokie, and Northbrook locations
Must be able to work evenings at least two days per week
Self‑awareness and the ability to remain calm and professional when handling conflict and disruptive behavior
Preferred
Trauma and resilience training/education certificate
Strong clinical field placements, internships, or comparable experience; couples and/or family therapy experience
Benefits
Time Off: Paid time off varies by position. Includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
Benefit eligibility begins when working full time and includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with base contribution and match; additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, six weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
Compensation: The minimum compensation for this position starts at $52,000 annually for an unlicensed clinician and $58,000 annually for a licensed clinician. Final compensation will be determined based on experience.
Legal Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*
JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.
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Client/Family Therapy Services
Provides assessment and intervention to clients who are experiencing mental health symptoms related to traumatic event(s)
Co‑facilitates group therapy sessions for adolescents and adults
Provides onsite and community trainings with a focus on enhancing resilience
Willingness to run groups with a focus on mind, body, spirit health (yoga, mindfulness, meditation, art)
Carries a caseload for both teletherapy and in‑office work involving any or all of the agency’s services, which will include individual, child, family, couples, and may include group treatment modality
Performs a full range of clinical duties including the gathering and analysis of data, formulation of assessment, and creation of treatment plans with oversight and supervision by a supervisor
Facilitation and development of wellness opportunities
Develops understanding of clients’ situations, providing appropriate services with supervisory consultation
Provides community and agency trainings regarding trauma and related distress
Participates in weekly group supervision
Clinician will receive training in Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Attends agency‑held clinical training
Administrative
With supervision, learns the policies and procedures of the agency and program
Performs record‑keeping functions and other administrative duties as required by the program, including written treatment documentation that is compliant with program and regulatory requirements within the required time frames, consistently meeting those time frames
Maintains 20 billable service hours per week
Program Support
Actively participates in weekly individual and group supervision
Participates in agency staff‑development programs, professional group seminars, and committees to increase professional knowledge
Collaborates with other agency personnel, supervisors, appropriate specialists, or consultants on specific case‑related problems
Represents JCFS and its programs positively to internal and external contacts
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field, such as Counseling, or Marriage/Family Therapy, from an accredited program
Requires reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license to move between West Rogers Park, Skokie, and Northbrook locations
Must be able to work evenings at least two days per week
Self‑awareness and the ability to remain calm and professional when handling conflict and disruptive behavior
Preferred
Trauma and resilience training/education certificate
Strong clinical field placements, internships, or comparable experience; couples and/or family therapy experience
Benefits
Time Off: Paid time off varies by position. Includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
Benefit eligibility begins when working full time and includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with base contribution and match; additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, six weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
Compensation: The minimum compensation for this position starts at $52,000 annually for an unlicensed clinician and $58,000 annually for a licensed clinician. Final compensation will be determined based on experience.
Legal Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*
JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.
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