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Behavioral Health Therapist

Alternatives, Inc. · alternativesyouth.org
Chicago
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Behavioral health therapy.

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31 d ago · posted 2026-07-01
Location
Chicago, IL, US

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Description The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct therapy and case management services to clients in the community, at schools and the community center. Responsibilities: Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens: • Average the number of billable hours of direct service per week as directed by supervisor in work plan (minimum 19). • Perform a variety of therapy, assessment, and case management services. • Provide assessment, treatment, and training services at community locations/schools • Conduct therapeutic groups on a variety of topics • Support and facilitate relationships with assigned schools, including participation in an interdisciplinary team within the school or other community locations regarding social emotional needs of students. • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely written documentation of all services provided. • Actively participate in all agency meetings, behavioral health staffings, and supervision. • Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services. • Demonstrate a commitment to Positive Youth Development, Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed practices. • Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned by the Behavioral Health Supervisor. Requirements Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field. • Clinical licensure in field of Study Preferred (LCSW, LCPC) • Spanish speaking preferred • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Past experience working with youth. • Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse and trauma issues. • Cultural competency with Black/Latinx and LGBTQ+ youth. • Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service agency. • Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice. • Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement • The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law

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