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. 

Please note that all employees of Turning Point are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

As of June 23, 2022, all new employees hired will be offered a signing bonus of $2000-4000 depending on experience and licensure. 

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Part-Time Recovery Support Specialist

Turning Point is seeking Part Time (20 hours/week) 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.**

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.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Ronit Peikes

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Full-Time Licensed Therapist and Supervisor

Turning Point seeks Clinicians to serve as Full Time Licensed Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. Therapist must possess current full license in the state of Illinois, such as LCSW or LCPC. 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 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.

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. Bilingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural competency preferred
3. Experience and interest in providing clinical supervision is highly preferred.
4. Must have experience working in a clinical setting, providing direct services to clients.
5. Must possess clinical licensure, such as LCSW or LCPC. 
5. Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

To apply, please email resume and letter of interest/cover letter to Ronit Peikes, HR Director.

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Director of The Living Room

The Director of The Living Room (TLR) is a member of the Management Team, and performs a variety of work involving program development, staff supervision, crisis management, community relations, and network/resource building.  The Director of The Living Room manages TLR staff and is responsible for coordinating the activities of The Living Room program.  The Director of The Living Room works to coordinate and expand community outreach and support services and activities. The Director of The Living Room works with Team Leads to manage the schedule for The Living Room and ensure adequate coverage for the program. The Director also tracks program statistics, compiles reports, and works to ensure that program goals are being met.

This position requires some flexibility with one’s work schedule and must be available to work during program hours and activities; and be available to provide support/coverage.  Currently, TLR is open 7 days/week from 12:00p-8:00p.  Future expansion planned for a 2^nd Living Room program in Evanston, with hours TBD.

The Director of The Living Room will be a seasoned clinician and program administrator with at least 5 years clinical and program management experience.  The Director of The Living Room will hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Family Therapy, Social Work or related field, and also preferably hold a full license (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW). 

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Ronit Peikes, HR Director.

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Outpatient Therapy Coordinator (2 Openings)

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center is looking to fill the position of Outpatient Therapy Coordinator. This position is a management position performing a variety of work to manage the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Therapy Program and provides direct services to clients. The Outpatient Therapy Coordinator provides staff administrative supervision and support; clinical supervision and support; plans and facilitates team meetings; tracks program statistics, compiles reports, and works to ensure that program goals are being met. The Outpatient Therapy Coordinator is an agency trainer for clinical paperwork, and is responsible for training staff on clinical documentation, the Electronic Medical Record, and maintaining appropriate training materials. The Outpatient Therapy Coordinator also supports the work of Director of Counseling Services involving program development, crisis management, grants management, special projects, community relations, staff management (including interviews, hiring, disciplinary actions and termination), network/resource development, and other duties as assigned based on needs of the agency.

This position requires some flexibility with one’s work schedule and must be available to work during program hours and activities (currently Monday through Friday), and requires some evening hours.

As a fully licensed clinician (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW, Psychologist), the Outpatient Therapy Coordinator will provide direct services, including assessment, treatment planning, and case management to clients, and will perform administrative tasks in accordance with agency procedures. Clinicians obtaining full licensure within 6 months of accepting this position will be considered. Clinicians will request cases as needed based on productivity expectations. Clinicians are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to expand clinical knowledge base by seeing clients with diverse presenting issues. This position requires a caseload that includes clients in our US Probation/Pretrial program. Clinicians are responsible for managing their caseloads, billing targets, appointments, holidays, time off, client engagement, down time, and self-care; and seeking support when needed.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Ronit Peikes 

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Full-Time Child and Adolescent Therapist 

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 [email protected].

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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.