Program Therapist

Wallace Academy is seeking licensed applicants to apply for an open Program Therapist position. Wallace Academy is located in Hoffman Estates (Cook County) Illinois. It is a private therapeutic day school providing support to middle school and high school students in special education demonstrating school refusal behavior and chronic absenteeism. 

Mission: 

Wallace Academy believes in creating a safe and nurturing environment that redefines education, instills hope in families, and unconditionally supports every student. Wallace Academy unites school, family and the community to provide holistic, individualized, high quality academic and therapeutic support. 

Description: 

Academic instruction and therapeutic support are delivered through a blended model of remote learning, through home and community-based visits, and in the school building. Therapists are expected to manage their own schedules (see sample schedule below). The Special Education Program Therapist supports students demonstrating school refusal behavior due to a variety of factors (including but not limited to: school anxiety, medical fragility, and social emotional challenges that impact their ability to function in a public education setting). Wallace Academy values a high level of collaboration with district partners and parents. Additionally, Wallace Academy is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. Administration encourages therapists to find creative ways to connect with students, many of which have not attended school regularly for an extended period of time. 

Sample Program Therapist schedule: 

7:30-8:30 - Clinical Meeting

8:30-10:30 - Home visit

10:30-11:15 - Individual therapy session

11:15-12:00 - Lunch

12:00-12:30 - Individual therapy session 

12:30-1:30  - IEP meeting

1:30-2:30 - Write case notes & goal tracking 

2:30-3:00 - Parent phone calls & emails 

2:30-3:00 - Collaborate with teachers

Qualifications:

• LCPC, LCSW, LPC, LSW, PsyD, and/or be license eligible PsyD/PhD

• Ability to travel/drive

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• To progress monitor, collect data, and create IEP goals for each student on your caseload 

• To provide individual, direct, and consultative services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) as defined by the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). 

• To collaborate with all members of the team regarding students with IEPs and provide guidance and support in the development of and progress toward post-secondary outcomes and IEP goals

• To provide students individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy 

• To complete risk assessments for students on your caseload as needed 

• To participate in group supervision on a weekly basis 

• To create progress notes on a weekly basis for each student on your caseload 

• To lead case presentations for school staff on a rotating schedule

Application process:

Applicants should email a current resume, professional references, and clinical license to Wallace Academy's Clinical Director, Rabije Perezic: rperezic@wallaceacademy.net