School Therapist - Loren Juhl School

Use your clinical skills to make a difference in the lives of youth and young adults as a School Therapist with Thresholds' Young Adult Program! The School Therapist provides clinical services to students at Thresholds’ Therapeutic Day School, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving the full benefit from their education experience. The School Therapist works in conjunction with the rest of the education staff to provide support with social, emotional, and psychological issues to help the students successfully complete their high school education. Come and join the team!

The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and
professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other
evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides weekly individual therapy services to students according to IEPs.
• Participates in twice weekly education team meetings
• Participates in the IEP process, gathering information to write therapeutic goals and a behavior intervention plan
• Responds to crisis situations in the school and assists students in using coping skills so that they can successfully return to class. Manages emergencies and crises utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills.
• Assists students in completing Life Space Interviews after an incident has occurred.
• Collaborates and maintains communication with the students’ residential treatment team, when applicable.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation and reports.
• Assists teachers and principal with classroom activities/field trips as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field REQUIRED
• Type 73 preferred
• LCSW or LCPC preferred
• Prior experience working with young adults strongly preferred

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification (training is provided by Thresholds)
• Daily access to a personal vehicle
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Willingness to provide transportation to members of the program
• Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of:
• $100,000 per person bodily injury
• $300,000 per accident
• $100,000 property damage
• Must be 23 years of age and must meet all insurance carrier’s requirements

What sets Thresholds apart: 

Competitive pay – Base rate: $27.64 - $30.53 per hour / $57,500 - $63,500 annually

Subject to increase based on education and experience
Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 
Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
Public service loan forgiveness 
Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) 

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission.  Click here to learn more. 

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row. 

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