Child and Family Therapist

About Us:

Nest Child and Family Therapy is a specialty practice founded in 2005 to provide mental health therapy in a multidisciplinary environment that meets the needs of children and their families. Nest therapists believe children thrive when supported in all of their environments and strive to build strong relationships that bridge the gap between therapy, home, and school.

Nest is rooted in CBT and DBT as well as other evidence-based treatments, including parent coaching and support. Nest works with families to maximize children potential, increase self-awareness, provide psychoeducation and create opportunities to strengthen family relationships. Therapy focuses on building children's skills through a therapeutic relationship, creative expression and play-based activities. Nest therapists utilize a multidisciplinary approach and collaborate with schools, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and developmental based therapists.

Strong work life balance and maintaining a supportive culture amongst its employees is a priority at Nest Child and Family Therapy. An emphasis is placed on continuing to develop clinical skills sets and foster growth in clinicians by providing consultation, supervision, and a CEU stipend.

Responsibilities Include:
- Providing direct treatment for approximately 20-25 hours per week

- Evaluating and treating children and families referred for outpatient therapy

- Providing CBT/DBT based treatment that is inclusive of a therapeutic relationship and psychoeducation

- Co-facilitate several groups per year

- Professional communication including electronic documentation of sessions

- Collaborating with families and other providers

Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctorate in social work, psychology, or counseling with an Illinois license

-3-5 years of experience working with children and families

- Specialization in evidence based therapeutic interventions, developmental perspective, and family treatment

- Enthusiasm for ongoing growth through supervision, continuing education, and professional development

- Being a team player with a strong focus on positive interdisciplinary collaboration

- Flexibility and adaptability

- Ability to provide in person and virtual treatment

Employment:
- Independent Contractor or W-2 employment available with some benefits

- Salary between $62,000-90,000 depending on experience and caseload

For more information, please visit our website at www.nestfamilytherapy.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan with matching