HOW TO APPLY

• Submit your resume to hr@childlnk.org

OR

• Fill out the Child Link Employment Application

• Mail your resume or signed application to:

Child Link
955 W. Cermak Rd 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60608

For more information about employment or internship opportunities, please contact us at 312.377.4735 or email us at hr@childlnk.org

Therapeutic Counselor
The employee in this position coordinates all aspects of the clinical program, including supervision of therapist, clinical training and oversight of the DCFS cases.
Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical consultation to designated clients under CYS contract.
• Provides regularly scheduled supervision and mentoring to assigned staff
• Evaluates children’s physical and psychological makeup to determine needs. Counsels children and parents, guardians concerning plans for child’s care, interaction behavior modifications needed or rehabilitation.
• Oversees agency clinical training track.
• Provides direct in home or office based, individual group or family counseling service to agency clients, including children and parents. These services include comprehensive assessment, service planning, counseling, and information referral and linkage for other needed services.
• Coordinate client service plans and approves treatment plans.
• Coordinates client’s counseling schedule with school and community services.
• Counsels individuals and groups relative to personal and social programs.
• Provide weekly social work supervision for counseling staff. Manage the referral and admission of client, maintain agency licensing standards for DHS and assure casework services to foster families involved with substance abuse issues.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of counseling services. Also directly supervises counseling staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Master’s degree (M. A.) in Social Work or a related Human Service field. An LCSW or other designation as Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts under the Medicaid rule 132. At least 1 year in supervision, preferable in Child Welfare. Must pass the Illinois Child Care Act, The Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol, and any other IDCFS required testing, by the end of the 90 day introductory period.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: $20.16 - $24.28 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote