Join a team of dynamic, highly skilled, compassionate therapists dedicated to providing quality, accessible mental health care to clients in our Community Mental Health Center. In this role, you will help individuals of all ages and backgrounds build emotional wellness, strengthen resilience, and improve overall mental health. You will also support families in fostering healthier relationships and stronger connections. As part of our collaborative clinical team, you'll have opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, receive supportive supervision, and grow professionally.

Working at TriCity Family Services

TriCity Family Services (TCFS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health center serving residents of central and southern Kane County, Illinois. With offices in Geneva and St. Charles, TCFS offers a flexible work environment designed to support work-life balance. TCFS values and encourages both personal and professional development, providing ongoing opportunities for training, collaboration, and clinical growth in a supportive, mission-driven environment, including LCSW/LCPC/LMFT supervision at no cost.

JOB OBJECTIVES:  Working as a member of the agency's clinical staff team, the Mental Health Therapist: provides a range of pre-treatment clinical services, including intakes, screening, triage, referral and linkage, as well as crisis intervention services and counseling services to agency clients.

Essential Functions: 

• Provide assessment, referral, linkage, and intake services for prospective and current clients, including Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders program clients, as appropriate.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and prepare timely, accurate clinical documentation and written summaries.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Deliver crisis intervention, stabilization, and case management services to at-risk youth and their families.
• In collaboration with the Director of Emotional Wellness Programs, the Development Team, the Clinical Director, and participate in community presentations and outreach activities.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and other area service providers.
• Participate in clinical supervision with the Clinical Director at least bi-weekly.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Engage in ongoing training, professional development, and staff development activities.
• Complete all required clinical, administrative, and statistical documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet established direct service expectations and maintain compliance with agency documentation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related mental health discipline from an accredited clinical program.
• Illinois licensure preferred (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT).
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Strong understanding of the behavioral dynamics of individuals, families, and groups.
• Working knowledge of the DSM-5-TR and mental health diagnostic practices.
• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to assessment, crisis intervention, and counseling.
• Familiarity with community resources and referral processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a clinical team.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet client and program needs.
• Commitment to TriCity Family Services' mission of providing accessible, high-quality mental health services to the community.