Clinical Therapist

Monday-Friday 9am-530pm. May require occasional evenings or weekends for groups or special events (once per month). Collaborates closely with PDC leadership and partners with doula and home visiting teams. Reports directly to PDC Supervisor of home visiting and doula program. Other duties as assigned.

Assessment and clinical interview

• →Conduct standardized clinical interviews and administer standardized psychological measures to gather information and assess if mother is eligible for Moving Beyond Depression program.

In-Home Cognitive Behavior Therapy

• →Provide IH-CBT to mothers that meet the eligibilities requirements for 15 weekly sessions with a booster session one month after treatment has ended. Attend trainings in IH-CBT provided by MBD. Maintain adherence and fidelity to IH-CBT manual and treatment model.

Data and documentation

• →Completion of weekly data entry, clinical case notes, screenings, use of audio recorded sessions, and fidelity checklists.

Collaboration with other professionals

• →Maintain open communication with other professionals to ensure the two programs are working together to meet the needs of the mother and child.

• Current license of LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with the State of Illinois Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Board required. LPCs must be eligible for the LCPC within 6 months of the hire date OR
• Current LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with the State of Illinois Social Work Board.

• Master's Degree in clinical counseling program OR
• Master's degree in social work

• 3 years’ experience working with maternal depression and/or cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Prior experience working with families in the home.
• 3-5 years' experience in clinical social work or counseling (preferred)
• Bilingual preferred

Psychosocial Knowledge

• Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide psychosocial services to pediatric patients and families.

Diversity Appreciation

• Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself.

Professional Demeanor

• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.

Problem Solving

• Ability to independently work through details of a problem to reach a positive solution.

Communication – Advanced

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Home visiting required.
• May be exposed to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions.
• Ability to work in team-oriented environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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