LGBTQ Therapist Lakewood

Lawrence Hall is a Chicago-based nonprofit social services agency that provides therapeutic wellness and skill development services to youth families and communities impacted by trauma. Lawrence Hall is committed to helping young people build resilience strengthen connections and achieve long-term success through trauma-informed community-based support. Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon the principles of the Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) model and the core values of Respect Empowerment Safety and Teamwork. Together these principles are embedded throughout our trauma-informed philosophy and guide how we serve youth and families support one another as colleagues and partner with our community.

Our Lakewood Group Home provides an affirming structured and supportive environment for LGBTQIA youth ages 1417. Our team helps young people heal strengthen family relationships develop healthy coping skills and prepare for successful transitions.

As the LGBTQ Therapist you will provide individual group and family therapy to a caseload of six or more LGBTQIA youth living in or transitioning from the Lakewood Group Home.

Using trauma-informed and identity-affirming practices you will help young people explore their identities strengthen relationships and work toward their treatment goals. This is a great opportunity for a therapist passionate about providing creative culturally responsive care to LGBTQIA youth and families.

• Provide individual group and family therapy while developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans.

• Support LGBTQIA youth with coming out gender and identity exploration relationships trauma recovery and other experiences shaped by their intersectional identities.

• Collaborate with families treatment teams DCFS schools courts and community partners while completing all required clinical documentation.

Required:

• Masters degree in Social Work or a related human services field.

• Current LSW or LPC license or ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire.

• Personal vehicle or access to a vehicle valid Illinois drivers license and proof of insurance.

• Ability to pass all required background checks and drug screenings.

• No history of child abuse or neglect.

Preferred:

• Current LCSW or LCPC license.

• At least one year of experience in the same or a similar therapeutic role.

• Experience supporting LGBTQIA youth and families affected by trauma.

• Knowledge of adolescent development trauma-informed care minority stress and strength-based practices.

LGBTQIA applicants and individuals with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time onsite position at the Lakewood LGBTQ Group Home in Chicago. The role requires schedule flexibility and on-call availability for cases in crisis. Responsibilities include home visits and transporting youth in an agency or personal vehicle.

The position also requires the ability to kneel stand and participate in protective interventions when necessary. Training and ongoing certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention will be provided.

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$63000 per year. Compensation is based on a set base salary rate plus additional compensation for education and experience.

• Average of 1725 days PTO plus 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

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.

CLASSIFICATION

• Time Off Schedule: Schedule C
• Department: Affirming Care
• Reports to: Vice President of Affirming Care
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Required Experience:

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