Social Worker, LSW - Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Now hiring a full-time Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in a Family Therapist role working with adults with substance use disorders to join our dedicated treatment team at Southwood Interventions located on the southside of Chicago. As a Family Therapist, you have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Southwood Interventions

5701 S. Wood St.

Chicago, IL 60636

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Join our Team! You'll be part of a comprehensive approach integrating medical, clinical, and holistic modalities for lasting recovery.

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

FAMILY THERAPIST, Licensed Professional Counselor JOB SUMMARY

In this role, you will part of a multi-disciplinary team will bring a family-oriented perspective to treatment. You will be responsible for addressing a wide range of relationship, emotional, and mental health issues within a family systems perspective. You will also develop and conduct family education groups on family systems and substance abuse.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses the family therapy needs of individual clients and their families.
• Participates in clinical staffing and contributes family-centered treatment concepts in the development of service/treatment plans.
• Provides family-centered individual/group/joint counseling/therapy as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Provide milieu management as needed and other counseling duties as assigned.
• Develops and facilitates education groups on substance abuse/mental health and family dynamics.
• Responsible for clinical documentation, i.e. progress notes, patient assessments, service/treatment plans and other forms/records as required in a timely manner.
• Interacts with other professionals, agencies, as needed, to provide effective treatment.
• Is able to identify opportunities for program improvement, uses appropriate improvement tools techniques to address potential quality issues within the program/facility and actively participates in quality improvement initiatives/activities.
• Maintains all certification and/or licensing requirements and remains abreast of the latest development in the field.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in marriage and family therapy from a regionally accredited educational institution or other related field i.e. social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or substance abuse counseling;
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or higher clinical licensure in the state of IL.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances (specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
• Must pass drug screening (we do not test for THC).
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

• At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
• As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
• As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
• Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
• At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
• If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!