Therapist

Therapist – Urgent + Routine Care Setting Location: River North, Chicago, IL Job Type: Full-Time (100% In-Person) Schedule: Flexible ShiftsAbout Us SHFT Behavioral Health is a first-of-its-kind clinic offering same-day mental health support for both urgent and routine needs. We serve clients ages five and up, providing single-session chats, urgent assessments, routine therapy, and medication management. We are open seven days a week, and clients can walk in or schedule appointments in advance. Our clinic bridges the gap between traditional outpatient therapy and emergency care, providing accessible, high-quality mental health services in a supportive, innovative environment. We focus on compassionate, practical solutions for clients while maintaining a clinician-friendly workplace that values work-life balance and professional growth.What You'll Do • Provide direct clinical care for clients of all ages, including single-session chats, routine therapy, and urgent assessments • Conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, and formulate individualized treatment plans • Facilitate family consultations and collaborate with caregivers, schools, and community partners • Coordinate referrals and follow-up care as appropriate • Complete timely, high-quality clinical documentation using our electronic health record system • Participate in team meetings, peer case consultations, and interdisciplinary discussions • Support outreach and engagement activities, including community representation and partnership effortsQualifications • Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution • Active, unrestricted clinical license in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist [PhD or PsyD]) • Clinical experience in acute care, emergency, or similarly high-acuity settings • Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and developing safety plans • Demonstrated experience managing crisis situations • Experience delivering brief, solution-focused clinical interventions • Strong interpersonal skills and sound clinical judgmentRequirements • Full-time, in-person availability in Chicago, IL • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends; some weekend shifts are required • Spanish fluency strongly preferred • Experience providing couples therapy preferred • Experience working with older adults preferredCore Competencies • Clinical Judgment & Decision-Making: Ability to rapidly assess clinical presentations, triage needs, and make sound decisions in both urgent and routine contexts • Crisis Intervention Skills: Effectively manages acute situations, including de- escalation and implementation of safety planning • Solution-Focused & Brief Interventions: Applies time-limited, goal-oriented therapeutic approaches tailored to client needs • Adaptability: Functions effectively in a fast-paced, hybrid urgent/routine care environment with shifting clinical demands • Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Builds rapport and communicates effectively with clients across age groups, families, and community partners • Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contributes to shared case consultation and care planning • Organization & Time Management: Manages a dynamic caseload while maintaining timely documentation and follow-up • Professionalism & Ethical Practice: Maintains clinical standards, confidentiality, and adherence to scope of practice • Cultural Competence: Engages and adapts care for diverse populations with varying clinical, cultural, and social needsWhy Join Us? • Flexible Scheduling: Build a schedule that supports work-life balance with shifts across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends • Clinician-Focused Environment: Clearly defined productivity expectations, protected documentation time, and a focus on sustainability and clinician well- being • Thoughtfully Designed Clinical Space: A newly constructed, design-forward clinic built to support both urgent and routine care • Professional Development Opportunities: Hands-on experience in crisis intervention, diagnostic formulation, and solution-focused therapy, with ongoing skill-building • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a diverse interdisciplinary team emphasizing transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement • Mission-Driven Impact: Help shape an innovative outpatient model that improves access and integrates urgent and routine mental health careCompensation & Benefits • Competitive salary • Paid time off (PTO), sick/mental health days, and set holidays (PTO increases with tenure) • Comprehensive health (BCBS), dental (Delta Dental), and vision (Delta Vision) coverage • Disability and life insurance • Retirement plan with employer contribution • Annual professional development and CEU stipendHow to Apply Interested candidates should email a resume and optional cover letter to:careers@shftbh.com.We are currently interviewing for positions with start dates in June.