Therapist I

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. 

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:

• Generous Paid Time Off 
• Paid training
• Health Insurance 
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company contribution 5%
• Tuition reimbursement

We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

Job Title: Therapist I 

Department: Caritas Youth Therapeutic Treatment Center

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To:  Assistant Director of Clinical Operations 

Starting Pay: $57,366 annually

SUMMARY: The Residential Therapist I provides therapy services to assist youth in transitioning from a residential level of service back to a less restrictive environment. This is achieved through the provision of intensive individual, group, and/or family therapy. Residential Therapist’s provide behavioral assessments and clinical counseling services within a residential placement. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Provides therapy to individuals, families and groups.

• Completes a mental health assessment and develops appropriate goals and treatment plans for each client

as required.

• Completes documentation required by internal and external funding sources in accordance with agency

and legal standards.

• Maintains records and monitor client payments/billings per agency policy. Works in conjunction with

clerical staff to update and coordinate client scheduling and payments.

• Maintains a clinical schedule that provides the option for each client on caseload to receive a minimum of

nine hours of individual/family therapy and one hour of group therapy every week. Therapists shall also 

provide additional openings in their clinical schedule to allow for clients to be rescheduled to another time 

during the week in the event of a crisis or scheduling conflicts.

• Is available to provide therapy services in accordance with the scheduling needs of their clients; to include

evening appointments and/or weekend appointments. A minimum of one night per week is required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED 

Degree/Field Required: Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy 

(Related Fields will be considered.) 

Degree/Field Preferred: Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy 

(Related Fields will be considered.)

Experience Required: Minimum experience commensurate with licensure requirements. Must have 

demonstrated experience and ability to work with children. Previous experience working within a residential 

treatment environment preferred. (For positions that manage staff, the years specified need to be progressive years 

of management experience. For all positions, the years required can be interchanged with equivalent experience 

from an advanced degree related to this job and/or with other relevant experience verified by 

applicant/incumbent). 

Licenses/Certifications Required: Medicaid/CFR Designation: QMHP/ Habilitation Professional; Pursuit of 

attaining Illinois licensure required. Must be able to qualify as a QMHP per Illinois Admin Code 132.25.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred: N/A

Trauma-informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices 

as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care. 

Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how 

trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors. 

Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily 

practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, 

and supportive environments.

Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software 

Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software

VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS: 

Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.

Access to a reliable automobile: Required.

Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.

Must possess a valid driver's license: Required

Drug Free Workplace: 

Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict, drug-free workplace policy is maintained.