Wellness Network Therapist

YWCA Chicago•Chicago, IL

48d

About The Position

Providing crisis intervention, short-term or long-term therapy and group counseling for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges, inclusive of sexual assault/abuse and their non-offending significant others and workforce development program members.---

Requirements

Master's degree- MA, MSW, etc. from an accredited college or university.
LCPC or LCSW licensure preferred but not required.
Minimum of one year of counseling experience required.
Previous experience in working with trauma populations, specifically community violence traumatized individuals.
Familiarity with reflective supervision.
Availability to work evenings.
Ability to work collaboratively or independently, depending on the situations.
Sound decision-making skills in emergency situations.
Highly effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with client members and team members
Basic skill level in MS Outlook, MS Office suite of Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
40-hour certification in Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention training (or the ability to complete this initially upon hire)
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Licensure as: LPC, LCPC, LSW or LCSW.
This position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both English and Spanish, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family and group short-term and long-term counseling/therapy.
Facilitate group services and workshops for members.
Deliver telephone and in-person crisis intervention, information, and referrals as needed.
Monitor member intake and caseload, conducting individual and group intake screening when appropriate.
Furnish advocacy referrals for members to legal, medical, & social services systems as needed.
Maintain comprehensive member records as required.
Maintain all data entry and statistical records for multiple funding sources regarding counseling services performed.
Maintain member confidentiality as required by law and funding sources.
Attend and collaborate with other Therapists in Clinical team meetings and regularly participate in group consultations.
Participate in regular reflective supervision meetings as required.
Complete twelve hours per year of continuing education in providing counseling services, with at least six of those hours addressing the specific member populations served.
Complete other continuing education and training set by agency/funders.
Establish and sustain community contacts to develop and advance the Wellness Network public presence and referral base.
Participate and provide leadership in appropriate local, state and national sexual assault, mental health and human services coalitions.
Consult with outside community members and groups to help design and implement new services, or support access for underserved populations, as needed.
Assist with planning and implementing special programs e.g. Sexual Assault Awareness Month, "Take Back the Night March."
Participate in training and for agencies and coalitions providing related services.
Assist with planning special programs and events.
Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task or other assignments, including planning and supporting Mental Health Awareness Month Activities, Take Back the Night, etc.