School Based Therapist

Description

Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents of the Little Village Community by fostering a physically safe and healthy environment in which to live and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.

Job Summary: 

In partnership with Chicago Public Schools, Enlace School-Based Therapists provide year round therapeutic services to students and their families in the form of play and talk therapy, caregiver support and education, case management, and psycho-social groups to improve their academic success by helping address any barriers that may interfere with their ability to learn and engage in school. 

Reports to:  Director of Clinical Services

Accountable to: Director of Clinical Services

Communicates with: Violence Prevention Staff, participants, families, community partners, community stakeholders.

Informs: Little Village community

Status: Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide individual and group therapy services to elementary, middle, or high school students, helping them address issues around academics, behavior, and attendance.
• Performs comprehensive, in-depth whole child assessments and treatment plans
• Provides case management services as needed
• Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service
• Work collaboratively with school faculty and the community in addressing student barriers and opportunities, including membership on the school Behavioral Health Team or other related committee
• Support school wide climate in the form of participation in school events, teacher and staff professional development presentations, or parent events. 
• Maintain student case files, including timely case notes and other documentation and enter into selected agency database 
• Engage the wide scope of supports and community resources provided by the various Enlace departments and programs
• Participate in regular team, organizational, and clinical team meetings and events
• Adhere to Agency and CPS policies, procedures and the professional code of ethics
• Assist with other organizational and project activities, as needed

Required Skills:

• Experience delivering individual and group services and interventions with school-aged students
• Cultural competency in effectively working with and serving people differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, language capabilities, and abilities
• Comfort in representing Enlace through site visits, speaking engagements, participation in community events, and occasional media opportunities
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as database experience

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred (licensed or license-eligible a plus)
• At least two (2) years of experience working with adolescents, their families, and urban public schools is highly desired
• Must have daily/reliable access to transportation
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required
• A criminal background check and verification of past employment and education is required; in addition, candidates may not be on the CPS “Do Not Hire” list

COMPENSATION: Salary based on experience, the annual salary range is 60,000 - 65,000; a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and short and long-term disability insurance, 403b retirement options.

Enlace Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Weekly Clinical Supervision provided by a LCSW licensed professional.

Deadline for Submission: Open until Filled.