Family Therapist - Intensive Placement Stabilization presso Cunningham Children’s Home

Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS) Family Therapist

Cunningham Children’s Home – Urbana, IL

Cunningham Children’s Home, an agency dedicated to providing a safe place for youth to learn, heal, and grow, is launching a new program to help youth in foster care achieve greater stability in their homes. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Full-Time IPS Family Therapist to join our team and provide intensive therapeutic services to youth and families experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Position Overview

The IPS Family Therapist serves as the team lead, working closely with a Family Support Specialist to deliver in-home, community-based therapeutic services. This role is key in supporting placement stability for youth at risk of disruption by developing assessments, treatment plans, and interventions that guide the IPS service approach.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services field (Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology preferred).

• Clinical experience in child welfare, children’s mental health, or family therapy strongly preferred.

• Strong self-discipline and professional integrity.

• Commitment to confidentiality and teamwork within a collaborative treatment model.

• Reliable vehicle and willingness to travel throughout Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion Counties.

• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Illinois driver’s license.

• Must pass a pre-employment physical and background check.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling required. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary to accommodate the needs of families.

Compensation & Benefits

Cunningham offers competitive compensation based on education and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Leave

• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts (FSA/DCA)

• Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage

• Retirement Plan with up to 6% Company Match

• Relocation Assistance Available

• Employee Wellness Program

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

At Cunningham Children’s Home, we are guided by the values of Spirituality, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. We believe in creating an environment where youth, families, and staff can thrive. Cunningham Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).