Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access, and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best—provide healthcare and wellness.
SUMMARY
The Juvenile Justice Clinician provides individualized, trauma-informed therapeutic services to justice-involved youth. The clinician collaborates with partners across the juvenile justice system to deliver interventions that build emotional regulation, accountability, and long-term stability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following, and other duties may be assigned as needed.
Daily Job Duties:
- Deliver one-on-one therapeutic support to justice-involved youth using evidence-informed, trauma-responsive approaches.
- Conduct assessments to identify risks, strengths, and service needs using tools such as the YASI.
- Develop individualized case plans incorporating SMART goals and tailored interventions.
- Provide clinical case management and coordinate referrals to mental health, substance use, educational, and community-based services.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary case reviews, probation check-ins, and re-entry planning meetings.
- Monitor case progress and adjust interventions based on youth responsiveness and evolving needs.
- Collaborate with the Juvenile Justice Liaison and Group & Community Specialist to align individual and group services for each youth.
- Provide documentation and outcome reporting in compliance with CCBYS and IDHS standards
- Support family-focused services, including participation in caregiver support and reintegration planning.
- Participate in clinical supervision, peer case reviews, and professional development activities.
- Maintain compliance with confidentiality, mandated reporting laws, and licensing requirements.
- Uphold trauma-informed principles and the 7 Essential Ingredients in all youth and family interactions.
Training Requirements:
- Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for the position.
- Comply with IDHS program standards and requirements for CCBYS
- Comply with the State of Illinois-mandated reporting law.
- Complete all required Federal, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and Agency Core Curriculum and Mandated Reporter training, meetings, and workshops as required.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred, Bachelor’s degree required.
- Licensed or license-eligible (LSW, LPC) preferred.
- Experience providing services to youth with complex trauma and justice involvement.
- Familiarity with Restorative Justice, Motivational Interviewing, and culturally responsive clinical approaches.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends and flexible in scheduling.
- Will be required to transport clients in their own vehicle.
- Must be able to accept and incorporate constructive feedback.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Illinois driver’s license with a clear driving record.
- Documentation verifying current automobile insurance.
Aunt Martha’s offers a comprehensive benefits package
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Time Off
- Retirement
- Income Protection
- Professional Growth and Education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on services like cell phones, restaurants, and more
- Service Awards-gifts recognizing years of service
Aunt Martha’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
- Licensed or license-eligible as an LSW or LPC
- Experience providing services to youth with complex trauma and justice involvement
- Familiarity with Restorative Justice, Motivational Interviewing, and culturally responsive clinical approaches
- Availability to work evenings and weekends with flexible scheduling
- Ability to transport clients using a personal vehicle
- Valid Illinois driver's license with a clear driving record
- Current automobile insurance documentation
- Ability to accept and incorporate constructive feedback
What We Do
Aunt Martha’s is a family of more than 550 staff and volunteers. We are health care providers, social workers, educators, counselors, and advocates. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve. We are parents who know what it is to have a sick, hurting or scared child. We have relied on the help of others to overcome our own challenges. We honor people’s strengths, resourcefulness and resilience. We offer compassion. We provide supportive, professional care. We are a team – skilled and specialized. From the psychiatrist treating children in downstate Illinois, to the dental hygienist caring for a homeless person in Kane County; and from the therapist helping a youth in crisis on the streets of Chicago, to the doctor delivering a baby in Kankakee. Our staff are the best and the brightest in the field. We are all Care Coordinators – intensely dedicated to our patients and clients, connecting each person with exactly what they need, from the services our organization provides to the specialized care offered by our collaborating partners. We are Aunt Martha’s.
