JCFS Chicago is pleased to announce that David Lipschutz, LCSW, CADC is the new director of Response for Teens. David will lead a team of youth development experts with expanded programming to all young people, regardless of religion, race, identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background. Our close relationship to partners in the community is vital to our success and will maximize our potential to have a greater impact on a broader range of teens.

David Lipschutz is trained and certified in child and adolescent psychotherapy from the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. David also completed his addiction certification at Gateway Youthcare Foundation with specialization in adolescent and emerging adult substance abuse. He has worked in various clinical settings throughout his career, ranging from in-patient adolescent treatment to community mental health clinics. His specialties include program development, clinical supervision, and integrative treatment programing for the youth and young adult population.

“Coming to Response has been one of the highlights of my career as a clinical social worker. Response’s reputation for high quality, comprehensive therapeutic service to youth and emerging adults has always been something I have admired from afar. Now, I am gratefully part of this wonderful program!”

Learn more about Response for Teens.