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 Crisis Worker and Therapist (Posted January 14, 2020)

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 by February 3, 2020.

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Full-Time Child and Adolescent Therapist (multiple openings)

Turning Point seeks Clinician to serve as a Full Time Child and Adolescent Therapist. Therapists provide outpatient therapy to a diverse caseload of individuals, couples and families, as well as having the opportunity to run groups within our Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Transitions, and Outpatient Groups programs. A clinician with knowledge and experience working with families from a systemic perspective is highly preferred. 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 families is required for this role. Knowledge and experience working with families from a systemic perspective 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 5 pounds.

To apply, please email resume and letter of interest/cover letter to rpeikes@tpoint.org by January 17, 2020.

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Full-Time Therapist and Dedicated Assessor (multiple openings)

Turning Point seeks Clinicians 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 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.
Must be able to lift 5 pounds.

To apply, please submit a resume and letter of interest/cover letter to rpeikes@tpoint.org no later than January 17, 2020.

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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.