Trauma-Informed Therapist for Community Behavioral Health

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

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