Therapist ll

A Safe Place•Grayslake, IL

4h•$60,000 - $72,000

About The Position

A Safe Place is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist II to provide patient-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health services to children, adults, and families who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence and human trafficking. Reporting to the Associate Behavioral Health Clinical Director, the therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, provides therapy and crisis intervention, and coordinates services. The role maintains a caseload of 20–25 clients and leads some group psychotherapy sessions. The position requires travel among A Safe Place sites in Lake County, including Zion, Grayslake, and Round Lake. Services are delivered in person and via telehealth. The schedule is 40 hours per week: Monday through Thursday, start times range from 10 a.m. to noon and end times from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday hours range from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On-call support for the shelter is required as needed. Annual compensation is $60,000–$72,000.

Requirements

Master's degree in a clinically related behavioral health field.
Completion of clinical experience requirements necessary to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Illinois.
Provisional licensure, including LPC or LSW.
At least 1 year of post-graduate experience.
Ability to travel to site locations throughout Lake County, including Grayslake, Round Lake Beach, and Zion.
Ability to climb up and down 20 stairs within 45–60 seconds in emergencies.
Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
Strong knowledge of Illinois Medicaid requirements.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to manage time effectively, organize and prioritize daily assignments, and schedule client appointments.
Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with the dynamics of domestic violence and its impacts on survivors and children.
Adherence to professional codes of ethics, such as the NASW Code of Ethics.
Allyship with diverse populations and awareness of the unique impacts faced by LGBTQIA and BIPOC survivors of domestic violence.
Complete 40-hour Domestic Violence Training or provide a certificate of completion.
Complete IM+CANS/IM+CAT training and pass the IM+CANS/IM+CAT test, or provide valid certificates of completion; renew annually.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and intakes, including Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths and Illinois Medicaid Crisis Assessment Tool assessments.
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 with clients, using a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework and clinical judgment.
Use Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, psychoeducation, and other evidence-based practices to support recovery and long-term stability.
Conduct ongoing risk assessments, crisis interventions, and safety planning, and help clients identify protective factors and personal safety strategies.
Maintain an active clinical caseload, provide services in person and via telehealth, and meet productivity and direct-service expectations.
Coordinate care and referrals with internal departments, community providers, and other stakeholders for needs including housing, healthcare, employment, education, financial stability, benefits, and community resources.
Maintain accurate, timely, confidential clinical records, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and utilization reviews, in accordance with agency, licensing, funder, and state requirements.
Provide culturally responsive, inclusive, trauma-informed services and advocate for equitable access to behavioral health care and resources.
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.
Travel among sites in Lake County and provide on-call shelter support as needed.