Clinician - Center for Trauma & Resilience

at JCFS in Skokie, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Be a part of a new and exciting JCFS program! This is a great opportunity to provide comprehensive mental health assessments and evidence-based treatment to clients who are experiencing mental health symptoms related to traumatic event(s). This position will also facilitate group therapy interventions, provide onsite and community trainings regarding trauma and related distress, and will have a strong focus on enhancing resilience. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative therapist for a hybrid position offering both teletherapy and in-office work.
Are you looking for a job that will encourage and support you in achieving your professional clinical license? JCFS offers you excellent supervision by licensed professionals, paid time off for study, payment of study courses/materials, payment of the cost of the exam, as well as a significant salary increase upon receiving your license.
Client/Family Therapy/Services
Provides assessment and intervention to clients who are experiencing mental health symptoms related to traumatic event(s)
Co-facilitates group therapy sessions for adolescents and adults
Provides onsite and community trainings with a focus on enhancing resilience
Willingness to run groups with a focus on mind, body spirit health (yoga, mindfulness, meditation, art)
Carries a caseload for both teletherapy and in-office work involving any or all of the Agency's services, which will include individual, child, family, couples, and may include group treatment modality.
Performs a full range of clinical duties including the gathering and analysis of data, formulation of assessment and creation of treatment plans with oversight and supervision by supervisor.
Facilitation and development of wellness opportunities.
Develops understanding of clients' situations, providing appropriate services with supervisory consultation.
Provides community and agency trainings regarding trauma and related distress
Participate in weekly group supervision
Clinician will receive training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Attend agency-held clinical training
REQUIREMENTS:
A Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy from an accredited program
Trauma and resilience training/education preferred
Strong clinical field placements, internships, or comparable experience. Couples and/or family therapy experience preferred
Self-awareness and the ability to remain calm and professional when handling conflict and disruptive behaviors
Able to work evenings two days per week
Requires an ability to move between West Rogers Park, Skokie and Northbrook. This position may require visits to locations which may or may not be accessible by public transportation
Job Category: Union Eligible- Program/Professional
What you'll love about us:
Time off: Paid time off varies by position - can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
Hybridwork environment
Compensation:the minimum compensation for this position is $48,000
Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org
JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, Licensed by DCFS
JCFS Chicago provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

JCFS/JVS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.