School Based Therapist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time School Based Therapist, Monday through Friday. To provide therapy, community support and case management to clients using a variety of evidence-based interventions that focus on targeted behavior, emotional and social skills building, academic support, and linkage to concrete community resources and services.

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $52,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Provide individual and family therapy, community support and case management and potentially therapy to groups with a trauma based focused lens.
• Work with children and adolescents ages four (4) to twenty-one (21).
• Assess clients for risk of harm and make appropriate referrals to more intensive services.
• Participate as a member of the behavioral health team in assigned CPS schools and track referrals that are made.
• Consult with school personnel, parent/guardian, and outside providers regarding students' progress in treatment and needs.
• Assist parents in engaging fully in their child's education and mental health treatment.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce member and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work or counseling required.
• Obtain and maintain certification in IMCANS required
• Background check clearance, criminal, DCFS and CPS.
• Experience working with children and adolescents ages four (4) to twenty-one (21) preferred.
• Ability to act safely and appropriately with clients in the community required. 
• Ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative community partnerships preferred.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.