Child Therapist, TFC
Company: LSSI
Location: Rockford
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this
rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping
make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these
career advantages: On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages
through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based
upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary
$32-$37/Hourly. Opportunity for advancement. Comprehensive benefits
package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up
to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays,
sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible
hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions: Responsible for providing the full range of
therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care
Program in accordance with the integrated assessment, permanency
plan, and assessed therapeutic needs of the child as well as
provide services within the context of an evidence-based model of
treatment foster care for children and their families, using a
trauma-informed approach. Provide comprehensive, Medicaid
compliant, assessment of client’s therapeutic needs. Develop
individualized, Medicaid compliant, treatment plan, in conjunction
with TFC Team, child and family. Ensuring to take into
consideration the reasons the child/family are involved in the
child welfare system, past and current safety and risk concerns,
and the permanency/step-down service plan for the child/family and
allows al members of the team to submit Medicaid billing. Provide
direct counseling and therapeutic services to children in the
Treatment Foster Care Program as indicated by the assessment and
treatment plan. Therapeutic interventions will include supportive
therapy for the child, behavioral management interventions with the
child, prosocial skill development, school-based
interventions/support, and applying principles from social learning
theory, development psychology, trauma informed care. Complete and
submit all required reports, documentation and Medicaid billing
accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding
sources. Includes the completion of written session notes and
reports detailing client’s progress as required by applicable
policies/procedures and/or when required by juvenile court.
Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out
responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other
LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or
individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
Position Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work or other
related field required. Background check clearance, both criminal
and CANTS required. Holds the licensed clinical social work (LCSW)
credential or its equivalent or is eligible for a clinical license
and working toward completion. IM CANTS certified or available to
participate in training and certification. Training in Treatment
Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO) model or available to participate in
TCO training after hired. Certified in trauma-focused cognitive
behavior therapy (TF-CTB) or available to participate in TF CTB
training and certification. Demonstrated ability to communicate in
a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing,
including completing documentation in organization’s Electronic
Health Record (EHR) system. Experience providing services using a
team approach; demonstrated ability to motivate children, their
families, and foster parents to participate in a highly detailed
treatment model preferred. Knowledge of DSM-V and its applications.
Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills,
including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software. Valid drivers
license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
Access to reliable transportation. Valid IL statutory minimum
liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage
required.
Keywords: LSSI, Waukesha , Child Therapist, TFC, Healthcare , Rockford, Wisconsin
