Therapist ll

A Safe Place; Third Lake (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical including BCBS PPO

Dental and Vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance and AD&D

401(K) plan

Vacation and sick days

Floating holidays

Job summary

A Safe Place in Lake County, Illinois, seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist II to provide trauma-informed assessments, treatment planning, therapy, crisis intervention, and case coordination for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Your role includes maintaining a caseload of 20–25 clients, leading some group sessions, and collaborating with internal teams. In-person and telehealth options available, with travel to multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's in a clinically related behavioral health field and QMHP in Illinois.
• Provisional LPC or LSW licensure.
• 1+ years of post-graduate experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Travel to Lake County sites (Grayslake, Round Lake Beach, Zion).
• Ability to travel and lift 25-50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and intakes, including applicable standardized tools.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to survivors using trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with client collaboration.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to support recovery and stability.
• Perform ongoing risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Group psychotherapy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cultural humility

Education

Master's in behavioral health field

QMHP eligible

Provisional LPC or LSW

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Behavioral Health Therapist II

Are you looking for role that prioritizes patient- centered, trauma informed care for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking? Have you completed a Master’s degree program and are looking for your next role that supports clinical supervision? If so, we want to hear from you! A Safe Place is hiring for a Behavioral Health Therapist!

Our Organization:

A Safe Place is the only organization in Lake County, Illinois, dedicated exclusively to supporting victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Through our comprehensive programs, we provide survivors with the resources they need to rebuild their lives, prevent future abuse through targeted abuser intervention, and educate the community on how we can all work together to end these pervasive issues.

Our mission is to foster a community-wide response to domestic violence and human trafficking by raising awareness of their causes and teaching effective ways to address them. By breaking the cycle of abuse, we aim to create safer, healthier communities for all. We are proud to offer all our services free of charge to survivors. For more information, please visit our website at https://asafeplaceforhelp.org/.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Behavioral Health Clinical Director, the Therapist will provide behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, therapy, crisis intervention, and case coordinator services for children, adults, and families who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence. This position will maintain a caseload of 20-25 clients as well as leading some group psychotherapy sessions.

Job Location:

Travel required across sites in Lake County including Zion, Grayslake, and Round Lake

Hours:

40 hours per week.

Monday-Thursdays:

Start time range from (10 AM- 12 PM and end times range from 6PM-8PM)

Fridays:

hours range from 9-5 PM.

On call as needed to support the shelter

Compensation:

$60K-$72K annually

Benefits:

• Medical including BCBS PPO
• Dental and Vision insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance and AD&D
• 401(K) plan
• 3 weeks of vacation and 12 sick days
• 2 floating holidays and 1 birthday PTO day
• 8 paid Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and intakes, including Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths and Illinois Medicaid Crisis Assessment Tool to evaluate client needs, strengths, risks, barriers, and treatment goals.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to children and adults impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking using trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and evidence-based interventions.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment and service plans in collaboration with clients, incorporating a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework and clinical judgment.
• Utilize therapeutic approaches including Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, psychoeducation, and other evidence-based practices to support client recovery and long-term stability.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments, crisis interventions, and safety planning while supporting clients in identifying protective factors and strategies to enhance personal safety.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload while providing services in person and via telehealth and meeting established productivity and direct-service expectations.
• Coordinate comprehensive care and referrals with internal departments, community providers, and other stakeholders to address client needs related to housing, healthcare, employment, education, financial stability, benefits, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and utilization reviews, in accordance with agency, licensing, funder, and state requirements.
• Provide culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed clinical services while advocating for equitable access to behavioral health care and resources for diverse and marginalized populations.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality assurance, and ongoing professional development; provide clinical guidance and support to interns in accordance with agency policy and state regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Master's in a clinically related behavioral health field and completion of the clinical experience requirements necessary to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in the State of Illinois.
• Provisional licensure including LPC or LSW
• 1+ years of post-graduate experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• Ability to travel to different site locations throughout Lake County (Grayslake , Round Lake Beach, Zion)
• Ability to climb up and down 20 stairs within 45-60 seconds in the event of emergencies
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Illinois Medicaid requirements
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams)
• Ability to manage time effectively and to organize/prioritize daily assignments and scheduling of client appointments.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with the dynamics of domestic violence and its impact on survivors and children
• Adherence to professional code of ethics (for example NASW Code of Ethics)
• Ally for diverse populations and awareness of the unique impacts faced by LGBTQIA and BIPOC DV survivors
• Must complete 40 Domestic Violence Training (or provide certificate of completion)
• Must complete IM+CANS/IM+CAT Training and pass IM+CANS/IM+CAT test (or provide valid certificate of completion) and renew annually.

A Safe Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Words:

Social Worker, Counselor, Psychologist, Clinical Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor