Therapist

Illinois, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

EAP

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Early wage access (PayActiv)

Job summary

VOA Illinois is seeking a compassionate, client-centered Therapist to provide behavioral health support for community members. This role uses a trauma-informed approach to help clients build trust, strengthen emotional well-being, and connect with supportive resources through in-person and virtual services.

Based at the Downtown Elgin office with community-based travel, the position offers a full-time exempt schedule, a salary of $55,000–$66,000 annually, and a benefits package including

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-graduate experience with clinical experience, or a combination of 4 years of pre- and post-graduate experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• LPC or LSW license preferred; license-eligible candidates will also be considered.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Based at the Downtown Elgin office with community-based travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed behavioral health support to clients in a safe, supportive environment.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement, openness, and emotional growth.
• Assess client needs, monitor progress, and share updates with supervisors.
• Use active listening, therapeutic communication, and de-escalation strategies when supporting clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic record systems.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation skills

Group facilitation

Documentation proficiency

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

LPC or LSW license preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT JOB LISTINGS please contact our HR team at:
312-564-2300 [e-mail]

Organizational Values

We are a mission-drivenANDvalue-centeredorganization dedicated to living the following values in all we do:

INTEGRITY

We are committed to operating with uncompromising integrity and within the highest ethical standards and to be responsible stewards of all the resources entrusted to us with the utmost regard for efficiency and effectiveness.

INNOVATION

We approach the responsibility to serve others with the same fervor and passion that inspired the organization’s founders more than a century ago, a passion that inspired them to work tirelessly to transform the world around them.

FAITH

We operate from a profound belief in the power of God’s grace to transform even the most difficult situations and we believe in the potential for “greatness” in those we serve, those we serve with and in the world around us. We believe in the fundamental goodness of people and in their unlimited capacity to transform their lives.

DISCIPLINE

We are committed to fulfilling our promises and doing that we say we will do when it needs to be done. We will focus on the things that matter most and on those efforts that make the biggest difference in the lives of the people we serve.

SHARED DESTINY

We understand that we achieve our mission through teamwork and a commitment to common goals and objectives. We encourage the development of supportive and collaborative efforts within and across departments that create unity and strengthen results. We seek and celebrate a diverse staff that bring complementary skills and perspectives to the organization. As a ministry of service, we promote a professional, courteous, cooperative and diverse work environment that fosters mutual respect and consideration of co-workers, colleagues, volunteers and clients

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE

We approach our work with a commitment to being truly client-centered in our approach, philosophy, interactions, transactions, processes and interventions. We are committed to providing the highest level of care to the people we serve and to utilizing a trauma-informed approach in the way we approach every interaction and intervention with the people we serve. We make this commitment not because we assume that trauma is necessarily central to everyone’s day to day experience but rather, because the principles of trauma-informed care ensure a culture of client care that is built on characteristics that are consistent with our organizational values and facilitate an environment for clients that is most conducive to positive change.

Position:Therapist

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:225

# of Openings:0

Therapist

Location: 3053 W. Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 60612

Schedule:Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $55,000–$66,000 annually, based on experience

Program Overview

VOA Illinois is seeking a compassionate, client-centered Therapist to provide behavioral health support and programming for community members. This role uses a trauma-informed approach to help clients build trust, strengthen emotional well-being, and connect with supportive resources through in-person and virtual services.

What You’ll Do

• Provide trauma-informed behavioral health support to clients in a safe, supportive environment.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement, openness, and emotional growth.
• Assess client needs, monitor progress, and share updates with supervisors.
• Use active listening, therapeutic communication, and de-escalation strategies when supporting clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic record systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-graduate experience with demonstrated clinical experience, or a combination of 4 years of pre- and post-graduate experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, group facilitation, and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and create inclusive, supportive environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• LPC or LSW preferred; license-eligible candidates will also be considered.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Based at the Downtown Elgin office with community-based travel.
• Services may be provided virtually, in office, or in agreed-upon community settings.
• Work-from-home eligibility after 6 months, one day out of the week
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and EAP.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Early access to earned wages through Payactiv.

VOA Illinois provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for applicants with disabilities upon request. Please contact [e-mail] for further inquiries.