Child & Family Therapist, Ages 5-12 – Contract Position
TMH BEHAVIORAL SERVICES P.C.
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $35 - $55 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Provide individual and family therapy to children with emotional or behavioral concerns
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record
- Provide billable case management services connecting families to community resources
- Provide billable community support services to improve emotional and social functioning
- Collaborate with parents, schools, and other providers involved in the child’s care
- Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment approaches
- Participate in case consultations and team collaboration when appropriate
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and regulatory guidelines
- Engage in ongoing professional development and clinical training
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
- Illinois licensure preferred (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) or eligibility for licensure
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with children in a clinical setting preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
- Experience with evidence-based practices such as CBT, trauma-informed care, play therapy, or family systems approaches
- Bilingual clinicians (Spanish, ASL, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- No minimum caseload requirements
- Strong referral pipeline
- Consistent client demand
- Insurance credentialing support
- Billing and claims management handled by administrative team
- Access to our electronic health record system (TheraNest)
- Clinical consultation and supervision opportunities
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
individual therapyfamily therapydiagnostic assessmentstreatment plansclinical documentationcase managementcommunity support servicesevidence-based practicestrauma-informed careplay therapy
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationclinical assessmentdocumentation skillsprofessional development
Certifications
Master’s Degree in Social WorkMaster’s Degree in CounselingMaster’s Degree in PsychologyLCSWLCPCLMFT