Therapist I

Crisisctr; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia seeks a licensed or eligible therapist to provide trauma-informed individual and group counseling for adult survivors and child witnesses of domestic violence in shelter and offsite settings.

Work with a multidisciplinary team to offer prevention, assessment, advocacy, referral and ongoing therapy. Bilingual Spanish candidates are preferred and scheduling includes varied weekday hours.

Qualifications

• MSW or MA/MS Counseling, or Doctoral in Clinical Psychology.
• LSW/LCSW or LPC/LCPC eligible.
• Experience in trauma-informed therapy and domestic violence advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for adults and children affected by domestic violence.
• Develop and regularly update individualized service plans and safety plans.
• Provide weekly individual, family, and group counseling using trauma-informed approaches.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic support groups.
• Deliver domestic violence education to clients.
• Offer crisis intervention as needed & collaborate with other professionals as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed therapy

DV advocacy

Bilingual Spanish

Education

MSW / MA in Counseling / Clinical Psychology

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Therapist provides trauma-informed individual and group counseling to adult survivors and child witnesses of domestic violence, in both shelter and offsite settings. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team focused on comprehensive support, including prevention, assessment, advocacy, referral, and ongoing therapeutic services. Bilingual (Spanish) candidates preferred.

SCHEDULE

Monday Off, Tuesday 11AM - 8 PM, Wednesday 11 AM-8 PM, Thursday 9 AM-6 PM, Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Sat 9AM-2PM, Sun Off

About Crisis Center for South Suburbia

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit organization committed to providing emergency shelter and essential services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. We serve thousands of individuals annually across the south suburban Chicago area, offering a comprehensive range of support services. We value inclusivity, professionalism, and ethical service delivery, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Client Services:

• · Conduct psychosocial assessments for adults and children affected by domestic violence.
• · Develop and regularly update individualized service plans and safety plans.
• · Provide weekly individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
• · Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic support groups.
• · Deliver domestic violence education to clients.
• · Offer crisis intervention as needed & collaborate with other professionals as needed

Administrative & Compliance:

• · Complete and submit accurate documentation within required timeframes.
• · Maintain compliance with CCSS policies, funder guidelines, and licensing standards.
• · Update client master lists and ensure files meet internal and external audit standards.
• · Participate in staff meetings,, aftercare services and PAIP victim outreach as assigned.
• · Contribute to CCSS’s 40-hour domestic violence training program when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSW-Social Work / MA/MS Counseling
• Clinical Psych or related field
• LSW/LCSW eligible / LPC/LCPC Eligible
• Trauma-Informed Therapy / DV/IVP advocacy/therapy