School Based Therapist

Company: LSSI
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary $52,000/Annually. Opportunity for advancement. Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed! Essential Functions: Provide individual and family therapy, community support and case management and potentially therapy to groups with a trauma based focused lens. Work with children and adolescents ages four (4) to twenty-one (21). Assess clients for risk of harm and make appropriate referrals to more intensive services. Participate as a member of the behavioral health team in assigned CPS schools and track referrals that are made. Consult with school personnel, parent/guardian, and outside providers regarding students' progress in treatment and needs. Assist parents in engaging fully in their child's education and mental health treatment. Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce member and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner. Position Qualifications Master's degree in social work or counseling required. Obtain and maintain certification in IMCANS required Background check clearance, criminal, DCFS and CPS. Experience working with children and adolescents ages four (4) to twenty-one (21) preferred. Ability to act safely and appropriately with clients in the community required. Ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative community partnerships preferred. Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.

Keywords: LSSI, Palatine , School Based Therapist, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois