Full job description

Children's Research Triangle (CRT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the healthy development of children and their families, specializing in working primarily with youth who have experienced trauma/maltreatment and/or have been prenatally exposed to drugs and alcohol. We prioritize creating collaborative partnerships in order to provide on-site intervention and training in underserved Chicago communities, and are currently providing specialized trauma-informed clinical assessment and treatment services, including individual, group and family therapy, at our Chicago loop clinic and at 15 schools, shelters and social service agencies throughout Chicago.

Children’s Research Triangle (CRT) invites applications for our open Therapy Director position. This position reports directly to the CEO and is hybrid, work from home and at CRT’s clinic in the Chicago Loop.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Oversee our therapy team, currently comprised of 15 therapists, and support them in completion of assigned job responsibilities and conduct annual employee reviews
• Provide direct clinical supervision to the most experienced members of our therapy team, and provide consultation to all clinical supervisors
• Collaborate with and support therapy team leadership including Assistant Therapy Director and School Partnerships Coordinator with job duties including administrative supervision, managing caseloads of team members, maintaining and developing community partnerships, and other tasks related to supporting the broader therapy team
• Interview and train new team members
• Maintain systems (EMR, Teams, e-signature platform) and clinical documents needed for the provision of therapy services
• Consistently adhere to HIPAA and Illinois Mental Health Code for proper implementation of ethical, legal, and cultural standards of care. Mentor therapy team members to increase their ability to navigate ethical decisions
• Ensures that CRT’s mission is consistently integrated into therapy program and community partnerships
• Develop policies, procedures, and systems as needed to reflect the changing needs of the therapy program
• Collaborate with the research and testing teams to ensure seamless provision of services
• Collaborate with Training Director to facilitate a quality training program for clinical interns
• Assist CEO and Development Director with program development, including writing grant applications, site visits with funders, and grant reports
• Oversee the achievement of program goals as outlined in federal and foundation grants
• Manage DCFS Foster Care and Post-Adopt contracts, including billing, annual audits, and ensuring team members complete and submit required clinical reports
• Manages crisis situations that arise in the clinical work of team members; review, address, and log critical incident reports, approve requests for records

Minimum Experience Required:

• Minimum 8 years of post-graduate clinical work experience and 4 years of clinical supervision experience in mental health is required
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a clinical leadership or managerial role

Education Requirements:

• A master's or doctorate degree in counseling, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or clinical psychology is required
• Independent clinical licensure to practice in the State of Illinois is required
• Training in evidence-based practices (TF-CBT, PCIT, CPP, Theraplay, EMDR) strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Children’s Research Triangle benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Annual $500 professional development training allowance
• 12 paid holidays and 3 flexible holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.

Children’s Research Triangle does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religious affiliation, sex or age. BIPOC applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Experience:

• clinical management: 4 years (Required)
• child therapy: 4 years (Required)
• trauma-informed care: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or PsyD (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60601 (Required)

Work Location: In person