Cunningham Children's Home
Lead Therapist (Bilingual) - $3000 Sign-On Bonus
Cunningham Children's Home, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505
Lead Therapist (Bilingual) - $3000 Sign-On Bonus
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Lead Therapist/Clinician – Caminos Program Are you passionate about supporting youth who have recently migrated to the United States? Do you want to help create a safe, therapeutic environment where young people can experience stability, reunite with family, and pursue their education?
About Cunningham Children's Home – The Caminos Program Cunningham Children's Home is a nonprofit child welfare and educational services agency dedicated to providing compassionate support and trauma‑informed care to children, youth, adults, and families. The Caminos Program serves unaccompanied immigrant children, providing safe housing, clinical support, and family reunification services. The Lead Therapist plays a key role in ensuring high‑quality clinical care for all youth in the program.
Position Summary The Lead Therapist provides leadership within the Caminos Program by overseeing all clinical services, supervising and developing clinical staff, and ensuring services align with best practices and regulatory standards (DCFS, ORR). This role combines administrative oversight with the provision of direct therapeutic care.
Key Responsibilities Of The Lead Therapist
Supervise and support clinical staff, including onboarding, training, and evaluations
Oversee clinical documentation, assessments, and treatment/discharge planning
Ensure compliance with trauma‑informed care practices, licensing, and federal standards
Provide individual, family, and group therapy as needed
Participate in on‑call rotation and crisis response
Collaborate with program leadership, external partners, and stakeholders
Promote fidelity to evidence‑based practices and lead program development efforts
Foster a supportive, culturally responsive environment that meets the needs of unaccompanied youth
Qualifications Required:
Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
Clinical license in Illinois (LCSW or LCPC), or license‑eligible within 6 months of hire
Minimum of 2 years post‑graduate clinical experience
Supervisory experience
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass all required background checks
Preferred:
5+ years of clinical experience in residential, school, or therapeutic settings
Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written preferred)
Approved to provide clinical supervision for social workers or counselors
Experience with youth, trauma‑informed care, and co‑occurring/substance use disorders
Benefits We Offer
$3,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance (DCA)
Short‑Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
Employee Wellness Program
Relocation assistance
PSLF resource, BenElevate, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process
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Lead Therapist/Clinician – Caminos Program Are you passionate about supporting youth who have recently migrated to the United States? Do you want to help create a safe, therapeutic environment where young people can experience stability, reunite with family, and pursue their education?
About Cunningham Children's Home – The Caminos Program Cunningham Children's Home is a nonprofit child welfare and educational services agency dedicated to providing compassionate support and trauma‑informed care to children, youth, adults, and families. The Caminos Program serves unaccompanied immigrant children, providing safe housing, clinical support, and family reunification services. The Lead Therapist plays a key role in ensuring high‑quality clinical care for all youth in the program.
Position Summary The Lead Therapist provides leadership within the Caminos Program by overseeing all clinical services, supervising and developing clinical staff, and ensuring services align with best practices and regulatory standards (DCFS, ORR). This role combines administrative oversight with the provision of direct therapeutic care.
Key Responsibilities Of The Lead Therapist
Supervise and support clinical staff, including onboarding, training, and evaluations
Oversee clinical documentation, assessments, and treatment/discharge planning
Ensure compliance with trauma‑informed care practices, licensing, and federal standards
Provide individual, family, and group therapy as needed
Participate in on‑call rotation and crisis response
Collaborate with program leadership, external partners, and stakeholders
Promote fidelity to evidence‑based practices and lead program development efforts
Foster a supportive, culturally responsive environment that meets the needs of unaccompanied youth
Qualifications Required:
Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
Clinical license in Illinois (LCSW or LCPC), or license‑eligible within 6 months of hire
Minimum of 2 years post‑graduate clinical experience
Supervisory experience
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass all required background checks
Preferred:
5+ years of clinical experience in residential, school, or therapeutic settings
Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written preferred)
Approved to provide clinical supervision for social workers or counselors
Experience with youth, trauma‑informed care, and co‑occurring/substance use disorders
Benefits We Offer
$3,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance (DCA)
Short‑Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
Employee Wellness Program
Relocation assistance
PSLF resource, BenElevate, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process
#J-18808-Ljbffr