Therapist

Hanover Township Youth and Family Services are seeking to hire a Therapist (Full-Time) that will assist with meeting the mission of Youth and Family Services by providing direct intervention to families. This position is responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions that support emotional well-being, strengthen family systems, and promote positive youth development. The therapist will work collaboratively with Youth and Family Services staff, schools, community partners, and other social service agencies to ensure coordinated care for clients.

This position is responsible for maintaining a caseload and collaborating with Youth and Family Services Outreach and Prevention staff and community providers to assess the clinical needs of Township residents. The ideal candidate should possess additional training and/or experience in family therapy and the ability to provide effective treatment utilizing a collaborative spirit, capacity to utilize support in the face of uncertainty and risk, willingness to embrace multiple forms of intervention within a coherent framework and model, and comfort with transparency linked with professional challenges and the mission of Youth and Family Services.

This is a 40-hour work week position: Monday/Wednesday 9:30am – 6:00pm and Tuesday/Thursday 9:30am – 9:00pm. Salary starts at $55,000 DOQ.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking candidates who possess a passion for the work, are adaptable and possess a strong work ethic.

• Master’s degree in counseling psychology, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• One year of experience working with children, adolescents and/or families.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to use and manage an electronic medical records system.

BENEFITS

• Excellent benefits package including major medical coverage, vision, dental, life insurance
• Retirement PENSION through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• 457(b) Plan Retirement Plan
• Yearly training allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PAID Time Off including:
• 12 PAID Holidays per year
• 5 PAID Vacation Days after 30 days of employment (10 Vacation Days after one year of employment)
• 12 PAID Sick Days per year (accrue one sick day per month)
• 1 PAID Floating Holiday per calendar year
• Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers

Please submit cover letter and resume to Cara Siebert, Clinical Manager, at csiebert@hanover-township.org.  This position will remain open until filled.  Hanover Township is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $55,000