School Based Therapist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

1 day ago

Illinois$52KFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lutheran Social Services of Illinois as a School Based Therapist – M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce member and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or counseling required.

Obtain and maintain certification in IMCANS required Background check clearance, criminal, DCFS and CPS.

Experience working with children and adolescents ages four (4) to twenty-one (21) preferred.

Ability to act safely and appropriately with clients in the community required.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $52K

26 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois in United States.

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyCase managementTrauma-informed careBehavioral healthCrisis assessmentCommunity supportAcademic supportMicrosoft OfficeOutlookTeamsWordExcelPowerPointCommunicationOrganization

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($52k–$52k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual therapy, Family therapy, Case management, Trauma-informed care, Behavioral health, Crisis assessment, Community support, Academic support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individual and family therapy, case management, and community support using evidence-based interventions within school settings. Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and outside providers to support students' academic and mental health progress.

Benefits package: Healthcare Insurance, Up to 26 days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Time, 403(b) Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Hours, Paid Training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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