Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Candidates can be credentialed as any of the following for this role:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

What Silver Rising Therapy provides:

If you want the freedom and flexibility of running your own practice, but do not want the stress or expenses, this could be a perfect position for you! Silver Rising Therapy consists of a team of LCSWs, LCPCs and LPCs who provide on-site emotional support and cognitive therapy to residents at senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Silver Rising Therapy provides you with referrals/clients, you will provide care to clients and are compensated on a bi-weekly basis.

This is an independent contractor position offering flexible hours and the ability to focus your time working with clients and providing excellent client care.

All therapists will be provided with training on policies, procedures, and use of our electronic health records platform.

Role Responsibilities

Candidates will provide one-on-one therapy sessions to residents on-site at a senior community in Yorkville.

To be successful, our therapists need to be capable of...

• Self-scheduling
• Conducting initial and ongoing evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Providing evidence-based individual and group counseling.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of client progress and outcomes.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for holistic care.
• Staying updated on best practices in mental health treatment.
• Keeping families, POAs and community professionals updated
• Meeting the residents where they're at, finding unique ways to approach complex conversations and helping residents navigate ongoing life transitions.
• Previous experience with older adults preferred, but not required
• Accessing our EHR system via a laptop

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive Salary and Benefits Package.
• Schedule flexibility: You set your own flexible schedule. Typical working hours are between 9-5, Monday – Friday.
• We handle client insurance, so you don't have to: We handle insurance barriers, marketing budgets and other expenses associated with private practices so you can focus on providing care.
• Consistent, meaningful work: Work with clients up to twice a week for up to an hour per session, building ongoing relationships.
• A Community of Like-Minded Clinicians: Join a supportive team of social work professionals who are as passionate about mental health care as you are. Participate in monthly team huddles that foster important dialogue, helping you grow both professionally and personally. Share insights, discuss client care, and navigate your career path together in a collaborative environment.
• Access to ongoing training and resources.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Valid state licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LPC or equivalent).
• 2+ years of senior care experience preferred
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to ethical practice and continuing education.
• Knowledge of counseling services, including substance abuse and violence prevention.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Must provide proof of independent state licensure, malpractice insurance, and pass a background check.

If you are passionate about providing top-notch mental health services with the freedom to control your own schedule, Silver Rising Therapy is the perfect place for you!