Therapist lll

A Safe Place•Third Lake, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Safe Place is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist III, a full-time role for licensed clinicians in Illinois passionate about working with survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. This position offers a client-centered, trauma-informed approach and the opportunity to develop other therapists and interns. A Safe Place is the only organization in Lake County, Illinois, exclusively dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. They provide comprehensive programs, resources for rebuilding lives, abuser intervention, and community education to end these issues. Their mission is to foster a community-wide response by raising awareness and teaching effective ways to address domestic violence and human trafficking, aiming to create safer, healthier communities by breaking the cycle of abuse. All services are provided free of charge to survivors.

Requirements

Master's or doctoral degree in a clinically related behavioral health field and completion of the clinical experience requirements necessary to qualify as Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA in the State of Illinois)
Independent licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent)
3+ years of post-graduate experience
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 Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths and Illinois Medicaid Crisis Assessment Training and pass IM+CANS/IM+CAT test (or provide valid certificate of completion) and renew annually
Valid driver’s license, car insurance and reliable vehicle required.
Ability to climb up and down 20 stairs within 45-60 seconds in the event of emergencies
Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive behavioral health intakes, assessments, and ongoing risk evaluations using trauma-informed, bio-psycho-social-spiritual frameworks, including IM+CANS and IM-CATS.
Provide individual and group therapy to children and adults impacted by domestic violence, human trafficking, trauma, and other behavioral health concerns using evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment and service plans in collaboration with clients, incorporating clinical needs, strengths, goals, protective factors, and barriers to care.
Provide clinical consultation and recommendations regarding diagnosis, treatment planning, complex cases, crisis intervention, and appropriate levels of care.
Conduct ongoing safety planning, crisis assessment, and intervention while helping clients identify protective factors and strategies to enhance safety and stability.
Foster client engagement through strengths-based, survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices, including services delivered in person and through telehealth.
Coordinate comprehensive care and referrals with internal teams, community providers, and other stakeholders while connecting clients to resources related to housing, healthcare, education, employment, financial stability, and community support.
Provide psychoeducation regarding trauma, domestic violence, safety, recovery, and behavioral health while advocating for equitable access to services and resources for diverse and marginalized populations.
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress/service notes, utilization reviews, electronic health records, and quality assurance activities.
Provide supervision, coaching, consultation, and clinical support to interns and therapists as permitted by licensure and agency policy while maintaining ethical standards, confidentiality, mandated reporting requirements, and ongoing professional development.