CLINICAL THERAPIST III - Chicago Fire Department
Chicago
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Number of Positions: 2(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)Starting Salary: $90,144 Annually This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 06/02/2026 Under general supervision, the class provides professional therapeutic treatment services in a supervisory and administrative capacity, and performs related duties as required ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assists in the administration of Therapeutic Programs and in the coordination of case management services to clients. Follows the Policies and Procedures of Chicago Fire Department Employee Assistance Program. Responds to critical incidents and crisis interventions and follows procedures regarding Line of Duty Death, major accident, or incident that created an emotional impact to Chicago Fire Department employees. Writes and reviews Treatment plans for clients prepared by outside agencies or therapist. Provides brief psychotherapy for clients. Provides clinical direction for para-professional volunteers to respond to a critical incident. Assists staff in providing quality services and managing workloads. Develops and implements objectives and standards for client care. Plans and implements staff development, in-service training programs, and case management presentations. Maintains program records and prepares statistical and narrative reports of program activities and accomplishments. Prepares various administrative reports relating to services provided and clients served. Provides counseling and psychotherapy services to employees through a departmental employee assistance program. Provides professional diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families. Consults with psychiatrists, physicians, clinical therapists, and other staff members to ensure cooperative treatment planning. Provides referrals and linkages with outside agencies to obtain additional services needed by clients Conducts and facilitates training seminars Additional duties may be required for this position Location: Chicago Fire Department. Address: 1338 S. Clinton Avenue, Chicago, IL - Shift: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday (on call 24/7 as needed)Days off: Saturday & Sunday THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE