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Mental Health Family Advocacy & Support Services

CSEC Therapist

Job in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60005, USA
Listing for: Shelter, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
  • Social Work
    Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below

JOB TITLE:

CSEC Therapist

REPORTS TO:

CSEC Clinical Supervisor

LOCATION:

Qualified Residential Treatment Program located in the Northwest Suburbs

ABOUT SHELTER YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

Shelter Youth & Family Services provides emergency housing, community-based services, and support for youth and families in crisis. Founded in 1975, we have grown into a leading voice for child welfare, human trafficking response, foster care innovation, and trauma-informed care in Illinois. With a current budget of $10M and ambitious plans to grow to $15M, our mission is to end the cycle of abuse and neglect by providing safe, healthy, and stable lives for children and families.

Shelter Youth & Family Services is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and supportive resources for youth and families from all backgrounds and identities. We actively strive to create an environment that supports all employees, placing value in contributions from people from diverse backgrounds, and honoring all experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Our mission is to protect children, strengthen families, and transform communities.

Joining us in this role will give you a chance to help fulfill that mission and help the community. Shelter and its facilities are drug and smoke-free environments.

Learn more at shelter-inc.org.

Shelter Youth and Family Services encourages the application of all bilingual applicants to work with our client community. Applicants who can successfully certify their skill level in reading, speaking, and writing in two languages with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may receive an additional salary stipend. Certification testing is set by DCFS.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Therapist for the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Program will provide trauma-informed therapy to the clients in the CSEC program. Clinical services include individual therapy, group therapy, and on-call crisis services to youth residing in the CSEC program and other duties in compliance with the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services' rules and regulations. This position operates under the direction and supervision of the CSEC Clinical Supervisor, who is supervised by the Clinical Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAM DAILY OPERATIONS
  • Responsible for providing trauma-informed therapeutic services (i.e., TF‑CBT, CBT, DBT, EMDR and/or Narrative Exposure Therapy) for clients within the CSEC Program.
  • Responsible for delivering training to CSEC clinical and direct service staff as needed.
  • Responsible for working with the CSEC Clinical Supervisor to implement trauma-informed programming for the clients.
  • Responsible for a caseload of 6 clients and providing therapy groups once a week.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the CSEC Clinical Supervisor.
    • CLIENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT
  • Provide individual therapy and group therapy to clients weekly.
  • Provide psycho‑education and trauma-informed therapeutic groups to clients and/or families based on interest and need.
  • Facilitate the development, review and modification of clients' clinical treatment, discharge, and aftercare plans.
  • Collaborate with case management teams to assess client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and track progress.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other systems (schools, DCFS, etc.) to support the client as clinically necessary.
  • Promote a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach to care, prioritizing safety, dignity, and well‑being of each client.
    • COMPLIANCE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
  • Maintain compliance in documentation with all relevant licensing, accreditation, and legal requirements, including DCFS, COA, and Medicaid standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive client records, adhering to the requirements set forth by funding entities, licensing regulations, and accreditation standards.
  • Ability to complete required documentation within 48 hours.
    • CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT
  • Respond to crises or emergencies involving clients, providing immediate support and stabilization.
  • Provide post‑crisis support to clients and staff as needed for debriefing and processing.
  • Provide on‑call availability on a rotation basis with other clinical staff.
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