School Based Therapist
Lutheran Social Services of IllinoisChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted April 3, 2026
52000 - 52000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a statewide nonprofit agency founded in 1867 that partners with the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to deliver comprehensive social services across the state. LSSI's core mission is to support Illinois' most vulnerable residents—over 80% of whom earn less than $15,000 annually—through a continuum of programs that include foster care, mental health and addiction treatment, affordable senior housing, and residential services for people with developmental disabilities. The organization also facilitates the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals and provides family-support and adoption-preservation services, ensuring that care is coordinated from early childhood to adulthood. Its long-standing heritage, statewide reach, and faith-based partnership give LSSI a distinctive capacity to blend compassionate care with proven social-work expertise, making it an attractive workplace for professionals committed to meaningful community impact.
Job Description
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring a full-time School Based Therapist to provide therapy, community support, and case management to clients using evidence-based interventions.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work or counseling
- Obtain and maintain certification in IMCANS
- Background check clearance, criminal, DCFS, and CPS
- Experience working with children and adolescents ages 4 to 21 (preferred)
- Ability to act safely and appropriately with clients in the community
- Ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative community partnerships
- Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills
Benefits
- On Demand Flexible Paydays
- Competitive salary based on education, experience, and licensure
- Opportunity for advancement
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees
- Paid time off per calendar year
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- 403(b) plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible hours