- Generally, Monday - Friday 8 hours per day. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required to meet the needs of youth and their families.
- Work with assigned youth and their families to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy in a juvenile justice residential setting.
- Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team working together to meet the needs of each youth and their family.
- Provides crisis intervention to youth in detention when needed.
- Conducts evaluations of potential clients regarding their appropriateness for participation in the residential programSeeks out and attends professional conferences and training workshops for personal development.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Experience providing direct services including individual therapy, group therapy, and family-focused treatment is required.
- Experience with youth involved in the juvenile justice system and/or residential treatment programs is preferred.
- Must be able to work independently and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with residential program staff.
- Proficient with Microsoft software including Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Demonstrates competent written and verbal communication.
- To be successful in this role you should have a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen and live in Illinois at time of hiring or within six (6) months of employment.
- Candidates for this position must be certified by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). The link to the AOIC application is available electronically at
- Candidates must obtain clinical licensure (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist) within one year.
- Preferably bilingual (Spanish-speaking)
- Prolonged periods sittingat a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift to 25 pounds on a as needed basis
- Moderate ability to operate office equipment.
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Program Therapist - Waukegan, United States - Lake County IL
Description
General Description
Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you.
Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose.
We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.The Program Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents in a juvenile justice residential setting using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
The Program Therapist completes court-ordered evaluations including Domestic Violence Evaluations.Additionally, this position provides case management services to the adolescents on his or her assigned caseload and crisis intervention as needed.
Hours of WorkPhysical Requirements:
Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
Lake County is committed to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.