Current Openings

Below you will find our current openings. Inquiries regarding these positions can be directed to our HR Director, Ronit Peikes. Please email Ronit Peikes with your resume and cover letter to be considered for one of these positions. Be sure to specify which position you are applying for.

Due to the volume of inquiries and applications received, we are unable to respond to every application individually. If we are interested in more information or setting up an interview, we will reach out to you directly.

Thank you.

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Full-Time Therapist and Dedicated Assessor (2 openings available)

Turning Point seeks Clinician to serve as Therapist and Dedicated Assessors for our Open Access program. Evening hours will be required. Weekly schedule of hours will be structured around the program hours for Open Access, including at least one evening until 8 pm.

Clinician will carry a diverse caseload of clients, and will also have dedicated shifts weekly working in our innovative Open Access program. As a Dedicated Assessor, clinician will meet with new clients interested in services, complete their initial IM+CANS assessment, and make recommendations regarding case assignment if they are not able to continue working with them individually. The Clinician and Dedicated Assessor will be a member of the agency's Intake team and will participate in both Intake team supervision and weekly case assignment meetings.

Must have minimum educational attainment of Master’s degree in field of Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.
Must have experience working in a clinical setting, providing direct services to clients.
Must be able to lift 5 pounds.

To apply, please submit a resume and letter of interest/cover letter to rpeikes@tpoint.org.

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Equity Coordinator

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center is seeking to deepen its understanding and implementation of DEI principles, beginning with its staff and extending to our larger community. We are hiring an Equity Coordinator, a Full-Time, exempt clinical position, working 32-40 hours per week, performing a variety of work to advance and promote Turning Point’s efforts in the areas of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The Equity Coordinator is a licensed clinician who is committed to DEI principles. We expect that their clinical experience and clinical approach will reflect these principles, and that they will demonstrate experience in sharing these approaches with staff and supervisees.

The Equity Coordinator is responsible for working with agency leadership, the SOAR (Systemic Oppression and Anti-Racism) Staff Committee, and external consultants to develop an equity program at the organization. The Equity Coordinator will act as the key agency staff member with responsibility for the direction, goals, and implementation of the agency’s strategic mission towards diversity, equity, inclusion, and outreach.

The Equity Coordinator reports to the CEO, will be a member of the agency’s Management Team, will also provide clinical supervision and consultation to clinicians, and provide direct services to clients.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to rpeikes@tpoint.org

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works collaboratively with external consultant and agency staff to develop and implement an equity program.
Attends and participates in weekly Management Team/QPI (Quality Performance Improvement) Committee meetings.
Participates in biweekly meetings of the SOAR (Systemic Oppression and Anti-Racism) Committee.
Provides clinical supervision and consultation to clinicians.
Works to respond to equity, diversity and inclusion related feedback from staff and clients and implement approved changes to help resolve issues.
Carries caseload of clients and completes all required paperwork and documentation.
Provides clinical supervision and consultation to staff and student interns.
Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:
1. Must have minimum educational attainment of Master’s degree in the field of Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program, and must possess full clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, etc).
2. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of the concepts of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
3. Must be able to work in a respectful and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders, staff and consultants.
4. Must have experience working in a clinical setting, providing direct services, both therapy and case management, to clients.
5. Must obtain and maintain certification to complete the IM+CANS Assessment.
6. Communicates well orally and in writing.
7. Initiates problem solving with regard to programmatic and agency-wide issues.
8. Models professional behavior for staff.
9. Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

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Compliance Coordinator (posted 2/4/21)

Turning Point seeks an individual to fill the position of Compliance Coordinator. This is a 40 hour per week position that performs a variety of work involving assisting the Compliance and Staff Development Officer with management of quality performance/improvement and compliance tasks. The Compliance Coordinator is responsible for scheduling QPI meetings and overseeing completion of QPI tasks, assisting with development and revision of procedures in response to changes from CARF or other regulatory bodies, and serving as a resource for personnel regarding quality performance/improvement and compliance issues. The Compliance Coordinator also provides direct service to clients, and may either be a master's level or licensed clinician.

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to rpeikes@tpoint.org

Position Requirements:

Must have minimum educational attainment of Master’s degree in the field of Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program
Must be able to work in a respectful and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders, staff and consultants.
Must have experience working in a clinical setting, providing direct services, both therapy and case management, to clients.
Must obtain and maintain certification to complete the IM+CANS Assessment.
Communicates well orally and in writing.
Initiates problem solving with regard to programmatic and agency-wide issues.
Models professional behavior for staff.
Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

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Full-Time Child and Adolescent Therapist

Turning Point seeks Clinician to serve as Full Time Child and Adolescent Therapist. Therapists provide outpatient therapy to children and adolescents, as well as adults, couples and families, as well as having the opportunity to run groups within our Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Transitions, and Outpatient Groups programs. Required to work at least two evenings during the week until 8 pm, with additional evening hours available as well if desired.

1. Must have minimum educational attainment of Master’s degree in field of Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.

2. Specific experience and interest in working with children and adolescents is required for this role. Specific experience and interest in providing family therapy is highly preferred.
3. Must have experience working in a clinical setting, providing direct services to clients.
4. Must possess clinical licensure, or be in the process of working towards hours for licensure examination. Must complete licensure exam and attain clinical licensure within 6 months of attaining required hours.
5. Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

To apply, please email resume and letter of interest/cover letter to rpeikes@tpoint.org.

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Full-Time Crisis Worker and Therapist

Turning Point seeks a clinician to serve as a Full-Time Crisis Worker and Therapist. This is a 40-hour per week position providing crisis stabilization services to clients who reach out to Turning Point’s 24-hour crisis line during daytime business hours. There is no required after-hours or weekend work in this position.

Applicants must have a minimum educational attainment of a master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.

Applicants must have experience in managing psychiatric crises and be able to demonstrate that knowledge with concrete examples.

The position is a 40 hour per week position, with one evening required until 8 pm. This position has on-call responsibilities, during regular business hours, Monday-Thursday 9-5 and Fridays 9-4.

To apply, please submit a resume and letter of interest/cover letter to rpeikes@tpoint.org.
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Full-Time LCSW Therapist

Turning Point seeks Clinician to serve as Full Time LCSW Therapist. Therapist must possess current LCSW license in the state of Illinois. Therapists provide outpatient therapy to individuals, couples and families, as well as having the opportunity to run groups within our Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Transitions, and Outpatient Groups programs. Individual in this position will also have the opportunity to provide clinical supervision to staff and student interns. Required to work at least one evening during the week until 8 pm, with additional evening hours available as well if desired.

We strongly encourage BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color) and LGBTQIA candidates with a commitment to working with diverse and marginalized identities as we strive to meet the needs of our clients.

Applicants must have a valid Illinois LCSW for this role.

To apply, please email resume and letter of interest/cover letter to rpeikes@tpoint.org.

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Recovery Support Specialist

Turning Point is seeking Recovery Support Specialists (Peer Counselors) for our innovative Living Room program. The Living Room is a nonclinical alternative to a Hospital Emergency Department for people experiencing acute psychiatric crisis. Recovery Support Specialists must self-identify as current or previous consumers of mental health services, as well as have comfort with self-disclosure in both private and public settings regarding their mental health challenges and recovery.

The Recovery Support Specialist works in the Living Room, providing support and interventions to help manage crises of guests of the Living Room. This position requires some flexibility with one’s work schedule and must be available to work during Living Room hours, expanding to Sunday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. **Evening and weekend availability are required for this role.**

Part time rate of pay for this role is $16/hour; full time rate of pay is $32,000 annually. Candidates for this position must have minimum educational achievement of either a Bachelor's degree, or a certification of CRSS or CADC issued by IAOADAPCA.

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Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center appreciates the opportunity to provide services to its diverse community, including people of color, low-income and financially insecure, non-English speakers, and LGBTQ individuals. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and other marginalized communities to join our staff to better serve our clients. Turning Point makes hiring decisions without regard to any person’s race, color, sex, creed, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, military discharge status, disability, source of income, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

Established in 1969, Turning Point serves diverse communities throughout metropolitan Chicago. We provide outpatient individual and group therapy for all ages, case management, and a residential living program for a diverse client base. Turning Point is conveniently located close to public transportation. Turning Point has consistently been awarded the highest rating from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Turning Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer.