FAMILY BASED INTERVENTION THERAPIST

Starting pay for a licensed therapist (LCPC or LCSW) is $70,000 annually.

About Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL):

CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 400 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 160 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most.  Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive. 

Here at CHAIL, employees experience a “People First - Culture of Care” working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!  

About the position:

The Therapist position with the Family Based Intervention Program encompasses direct clinical services to children ages 3 to 18 their families, and adult clients.   The direct clinical services provided by the FBI Therapist include therapy and case management services for client/client’s families and coordination with community collaborators on behalf of clients.  The therapist may provide individual, group and family clinical services to clients in their home and out in the community. The therapist represents the program and agency at internal and external meetings. The therapist completes Medicaid documentation and other basic core responsibilities.   On a day to day basis this therapist may find themselves facilitating an individual session with a child, a family session with their family, teaching parenting skills, advocating for the child with their school or other community resources, interacting with a DCFS worker, teaching social skills to the client, completing IM+CANS, or other Medicaid paperwork. Flexibility is an important quality for this worker to possess. 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required
• Experience and/or other training preparing one to work with youth and families in their own homes
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively relate to youth, families, community agencies and referral sources
• Ability to work independently and as an active team member
• Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in children and families served
• Ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner
• Speaking and hearing ability to allow for effective oral communication of information
• Ability to transport self and clients to various locations
• Physical and emotional stamina to handle job-related issues and stress. 

Benefits:

• PTO (paid-time-off) accrual 3 weeks first year (full-time)
• 9 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunity to Further Education
• Flexible schedule with supervisor approval

CHAIL 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.