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The Theraplay Clinic: Open Positions


Here at The Theraplay Clinic, our clinicians strive to provide mental health care at the highest standard to the community we serve. Our hope is to create a welcoming environment that promotes warmth and safety for you and your loved ones. We offer clinical therapy services in both English and Spanish to address a multitude of mental health and behavioral challenges for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Please fill out this form if you are interested in becoming part of The Theraplay Clinic team as a Part-Time Clinician! If you have any questions please reach out to Clinic Manager, Zaya Gillogly, LCSW, at [email protected]

Requirements:

  • Masters or Doctoral degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
  • Licensure at full clinical level (LCPC, LCSW, Psy.D). However, clinicians awaiting full licensure are still encouraged to apply
  • Completion of Level One Theraplay. However, clinicians interested and willing to become Theraplay trained are encouraged to apply.
  • Maintain professional liability insurance
  • Specialized clinical experience working with children and families
  • Evening and weekend availability needed

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct telehealth and in-person therapy sessions, mostly Theraplay, for a minimum caseload of 5 families
  • Enroll in The Theraplay Institute Practicum and work towards certification, if still in the process of completing certification
  • Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
  • Seek Theraplay Supervision

Benefits:

  • Client referrals
  • Access to clinical supplies, resources, and office space
  • A billing specialist who will submit your client claims to the designated health insurance provider
  • Access to web-based peer supervision group
  • Waived enrollment into The Theraplay Institute Practicum
  • Discounted rate and opportunities for free supervision towards Theraplay certification
  • Discounts on trainings held at TTI
  • A workplace that values professional development and self-care
  • Compensation for hour session upon completion of Theraplay Certification = $55 -$84
  • Compensation for hour session while in process of obtaining Theraplay Certification = $46 -$70

Desired Qualities:

  • Experience providing Theraplay to children and families and/or groups
  • Experience working with children who have been internationally adopted, been in foster care, and/or have had multiple attachment disruptions
  • Experience working with children and families who have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma and diagnoses such as ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, and/or sensory processing needs
  • Persons with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates are highly preferred
  • Enthusiastic, warm, compassionate, highly organized, and capable of contributing new ideas

The Theraplay Institute in Chicago, Illinois, is looking to hire Camp Theraplay Support Staff. The position is to assist in direct work with camp participants during programming. The position is a week-long commitment July 11-15, 2022 from 8:30am – 3:15pm plus a three-hour orientation on the morning of July 9, 2022. The position reports to the Clinic Programming Specialist, Kirsten Rieck. Click here to for more information on Camp Theraplay. To apply, fill out the application.

Responsibilities:

  • Aid and support participants and clinical staff during group programming
  • Help maintain structure and predictability during transition times throughout the camp day
  • Assist participants in utilizing sensory room as needed
  • Ensure safe drop-off and pick-up of participants with authorized adults
  • Assist Camp Theraplay Overseer in managing camp logistics (receiving and setting up food deliveries, helping guest programmers set up, etc.)

Qualifications:

  • Minimum two years working with children ages 5-10
  • Preferred minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, education, child development or other related field
  • Clean background check

The Theraplay Clinic offers:

  • Total pay of $720
  • Catered lunches included in orientation (7/9) and on camp days (7/11-7/15)
  • Introduction to Theraplay® principles and activities and how to administer them in group settings
  • Camp Theraplay T-shirt
  • Networking opportunities with child and family mental health professionals

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