Therapist Foster Care
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 57550 - 62000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who we are
Lawrence Hall is a Chicago-based nonprofit social services agency that provides therapeutic wellness and skill development services to youth families and neighborhoods affected by lasting trauma. We foster healing and growth through empowerment respect safety and teamwork.
Our Foster Care program supports DCFS-referred youth ages 0-21 helping them connect with safe homes and achieve educational vocational and permanency goals.
About the Role
As a Foster Care Therapist you will provide critical mental health services to youth and families supporting healing recovery and resilience. Youll deliver individual group and family therapy provide parent coaching and respond to crises to stabilize placements. Your work directly impacts the lives of young people helping them navigate challenges while fostering safe supportive environments.
In this field-based hands-on role youll travel to homes schools and community settings across Chicago to ensure consistent trauma-informed care. You will collaborate with caregivers families and multidisciplinary teams to support youth in meeting treatment goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual group and family therapy to youth in foster care and their families
- Develop and regularly update mental health assessments and treatment plans with supervision
- Engage caregivers parents and families to support healing and positive outcomes
- Participate in clinical staffings case reviews and psychotropic medication monitoring
- Support youth during crises including emergency interventions and placement stabilization
- Maintain timely accurate documentation according to Medicaid DCFS and agency standards
Who were looking for
Required:
- Masters degree in Social Work or related human services field with LSW or LPC upon hire
- Minimum 1 year of experience providing clinical services to youth and families
- Valid Illinois drivers license reliable transportation and proof of insurance
- Ability to pass background and drug screens
Preferred:
- LCSW or LCPC preferred/required upon eligibility
- Experience working with youth or families affected by trauma
- Knowledge of foster care DCFS standards and strength-based practices
Additional Information
This position is based out of our Stewart campus (400 W 76th Street Chicago IL 60620). Monday-Friday with flexible hours and on-call responsibilities. Field-based work with frequent travel across Chicago-area foster homes. Participation in training and supervision meetings as scheduled
Compensation Benefits & Perks
We care about the well-being of our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes:
- Salary: $57550-$62000/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
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Children
- 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 $1500
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
How to Apply
Submit your resume here. We look forward to learning more about you!
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
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Following job offer acceptance all new hires are required to complete a background check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Individuals who have lived outside of Illinois may also be subject to out-of-state checks which can take up to eight weeks to process. While these checks are pending candidates should continue completing all other pre-boarding requirements. Employment may begin once all pre-boarding steps are complete and DCFS clearance has been received.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
