Therapist - Foster Care

About This Role

As a Foster Care Therapist, you will provide critical mental health services to youth and families, supporting healing, recovery, and resilience. You'll deliver individual, group, and family therapy, provide parent coaching, and respond to crises to stabilize placements. Your work directly impacts the lives of young people, helping them navigate challenges while fostering safe, supportive environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth in foster care and their families
• Develop and regularly update mental health assessments and treatment plans with supervision
• Engage caregivers, parents, and families to support healing and positive outcomes
• Participate in clinical staffings, case reviews, and psychotropic medication monitoring
• Support youth during crises, including emergency interventions and placement stabilization
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation according to Medicaid, DCFS, and agency standards

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or related human services field
• LSW or LPC upon hire
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing clinical services to youth and families
• Valid Illinois driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Proof of insurance
• Ability to pass background and drug screens

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related human services field
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing clinical services to youth and families

Nice to Have

• LCSW or LCPC upon eligibility
• Experience working with youth or families affected by trauma
• Knowledge of foster care, DCFS standards, and strength-based practices

Benefits