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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:Inc.(Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) ispresently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individualto join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention,violence prevention, and youth development organization based onChicagos West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives andmentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods.When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousandsof youth and families we serve.Our Core Values: Empathy, Passion, Persistence and InnovationThe Therapist(CT)will have a dual role as a Community Therapist aswell as act as provide immediate support to youth and their familiesafter a shooting or other act of violence, including emotional support,initial assessments, and referrals for support. Services take placewithin targeted communities and area hospitals as needed.The(CT)reports to the Manager of Community Mental HealthServices(MCMHS).Responsibilities are but not limited to:- Effectively addressing the mental health/substance abuse needs of high-risk youth through:1. Clinical Assessment for youth referred to BUILD programs as well as in-field support and consultation.2. Provide a client centered and strength-based approach to the treatment of youth and families.3. Establishing mental health/substance abuse referral partners and identifying opportunities for more formal collaboration4. Facilitate 1:1, family and/or group counseling for clients who require mental health support- Receives case assignments, establishes treatment plans, reviews case progress, and determines case closure through the supervisor of the assigned program.- Provides mental health services to participants through a holistic and trauma informed lens.- Makes referrals in accordance with service plans to other organization units and external providers.- Provide case management and connection to internal and external services.- Assists members of the Intervention Team during crisis situations involving youth.- Maintains knowledge current in the field including, but not limited to, attendance at seminars, workshops, etc.- Support staff to identify youth mental health issues, provide support, and refer youth to community partners offering more intensive services.- Attends departmental and agency-wide staff meetings, as scheduled and agency-wide events as required.- Document and report program activities and outcomes and ensure progress toward annual program objectives.- Submits statistics and reports to corresponding managers on a bi-weekly and monthly basis and/or as needed.- Maintains File Compliance as required and compliance with ETO. Requirements- Masters Degree in Social Work or a related mental health field.- Working towards or holding licensure (LCSW/LCPC) is required.- Minimum experience of 3 years in working inner-city youth.- Operate professionally in the field on a flexible time schedule, which includes late evenings and weekends.- Proficiency with technology (Microsoft Office), tech integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems.- Must possess solid understanding of data collection and program evaluation- Automobile with insurance and valid drivers license- Must successfully pass an extensive background check- Self-motivated leader with the ability to communicate in a friendly and informative manner with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and lifestyles- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred- Clinicians with exp erience in expressive therapies, including visual arts, dance movement, musicPhysical Requirements:- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.- As of October 15, 2021, all BUILD employees are required to submit proof of full vaccination status.Benefits:- 401(k) plan + 2% match- Medical, Dental and Vision- Life Insurance- Paid Vacation- Wellness Days- Flexible Spending AccountBUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability,medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information,ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to allemployment practices within our organization, including hiring,recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, lea