Therapist/Counselor @ Lincoln Park Location Private Practice - Fulltime
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Private Practice Therapist or Social Worker - LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, etc
AMK Counseling is hiring a licensed therapist to join our Ravenswood or Lincoln Park team in Chicago, IL. We are looking for someone with 2-5 years post graduate school clinical experience. **Community mental health and/or child welfare backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.**

Since 2011 AMK Counseling has provided counseling services to kids, teens, adults, and families. AMK values professional growth and we have monthly training opportunities for CEs, group consultation and 1:1 supervision. We have a warm environment that encourages growth and connection.

AMK also has a commitment to giving back to the community by offering scholarship/sliding scale slots to clients from historically marginalized groups through our community partnership programs.

Candidates must have a masters degree and must be licensed (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, etc). Experience in behavioral intervention and play therapy is a plus. 2-5 years of post graduate school experience required.

AMK offers attractive compensation, 401K with company matching, health insurance, vision & dental insurance, a wellness program, generous time off, supervision is paid for, and paid continuing education.

For immediate consideration, please apply online or email your resume with cover letter and two references.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 20-25 clients a week- Providing counseling to children, teen, adult, and family clients.
• Must be willing to work some evenings.
• Complete client notes within 24 hours
• Coordinate with collaterals when needed
• Attend weekly consultation and seek additional consultation as needed
• Must maintain their professional license
• Strong communication skills and able to talk to people
• Strong active listening skills
• Knowledge of a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques (CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, etc)
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and conduct assessments.Ability to maintain accurate and timely client records.Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Empathy and a non-judgmental attitude.Emotional resilience and the ability to manage stress.Strong ethical standards and confidentiality practices.Open-mindedness and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.Comfort with teletherapy platforms (if applicable).Familiarity with mental health software tools for assessments and documentation.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and treatment modalities.Ability to provide crisis intervention and manage high-risk situations.Understanding of legal and ethical guidelines in the practice of therapy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing education and training to maintain licensure and stay current with therapeutic trends and techniques.
• Must be able to get on the ground to play with clients who are children
• Must be able to lift at least ten pounds
• Must be able to meet in-person with clients

Benefits/ What stands out about AMK

· Full caseload, no recruiting necessary (we bring the clients to you)

· 401K with 2% matching

PTO and sick leave

· Health benefits, Vision, & Dental

· Weekly individual and group supervision included

· A workplace that values professional development and self-care

· CE stipend and regular in house CE training hours

· A work environment that is 90% clinical, as all administrative work is provided by AMK

· AMK will provide Professional Liability Insurance

· AMK will provide a work cell phone & computer stipend

· Use of Electronic Health Record system

· Allowances for pro-bono and/or sliding scale clients

· Licensing exam support and preparation (if needed)

· A work environment that is committed to extending services to under resourced populations and social justice

Compensation is extremely competitive. Compensation is determined by experience and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your license? IE LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, etc
• Are you interested in working with children?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60614