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School Therapist

Thresholds
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, sick time, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 11, 2025
Description 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! 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: $26.92 - 29.81 per hour / $56,000 - 62,000 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) LI-JK1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)