Therapist I

Crisis Center for South Suburbia•Tinley Park, IL

13d•$56,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Therapist provides trauma-informed individual and group counseling to adult survivors and child witnesses of domestic violence in shelter and offsite settings. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive support, including prevention, assessment, advocacy, referrals, and ongoing therapeutic services. Spanish bilingual candidates are preferred. The schedule is Monday off; Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Sunday off. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a nonprofit organization providing emergency shelter and essential services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence across the south suburban Chicago area. The organization values inclusivity, professionalism, and ethical service delivery.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish.
MSW in Social Work or MA/MS in Counseling.
Clinical psychology or a related field.
LSW/LCSW eligible or LPC/LCPC eligible.
Experience or training in trauma-informed therapy and domestic violence/intimate partner violence advocacy or therapy.

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 evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic support groups.
Deliver domestic violence education to clients.
Provide crisis intervention as needed and collaborate with other professionals as needed.
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.