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 Case Manager

Turning Point seeks an individual to serve as a Full-Time Case Manager in our scattered site residential program. This is a 40-hour per week position.

As part of the Residential and Adult Case Management team, this position works with clients to maintain/gain their independence and reach a higher level of functioning. This is done by providing direct services including but not limited to: assessing client’s individual case management needs, developing a treatment plan, assisting clients obtain benefits, linking clients to providers (therapist, psychiatrist, dentist, PCP, etc.), developing a monthly budget, helping clients maintain their apartment, and providing client support in their community. This position also requires facilitating skills-based groups in our PSR program, and providing substance abuse services.

This position requires travel, including a valid driver’s license, and time spent in the community with clients.

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Social Sciences related field
Must possess valid Driver’s License and Current Vehicle Insurance
Communicates well orally and in writing.
Models professional behavior for staff.
Must be able to lift 10 pounds.
Working knowledge of securing IDHS entitlements/benefits and community resources a plus.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Ronit Peikes at rpeikes@tpoint.org.

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Full-Time Therapist and Dedicated Assessor

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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Full-Time Therapist

Turning Point seeks Clinician to serve as Full Time Therapist. Therapists provide outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, 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 one evening 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. Must have experience working in a clinical setting, providing direct services to clients.
3. 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.
4. 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 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 IAODAPCA.

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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.