Therapist, Crisis Counselor

Therapist Position

The Therapist provides trauma-informed individual and group counseling to adult survivors and child witnesses of domestic violence, in both shelter and offsite settings. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team focused on comprehensive support, including prevention, assessment, advocacy, referral, and ongoing therapeutic services. Bilingual (Spanish) candidates preferred.

Schedule:

Monday Off, Tuesday 11AM - 8 PM, Wednesday 11 AM-8 PM, Thursday 9 AM-6 PM, Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Sat 9AM-2PM, Sun Off

About Crisis Center for South Suburbia:
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit organization committed to providing emergency shelter and essential services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. We serve thousands of individuals annually across the south suburban Chicago area, offering a comprehensive range of support services. We value inclusivity, professionalism, and ethical service delivery, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Services:
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 psycho educational and therapeutic support groups. Deliver domestic violence education to clients. Offer crisis intervention as needed & collaborate with other professionals as needed

Administrative & Compliance:
Complete and submit accurate documentation within required time frames. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

MSW-Social Work / MA/MS Counseling Clinical Psych or related field LSW/LCSW eligible / LPC/LCPC Eligible Trauma-Informed Therapy / DV/IVP advocacy/therapy Compensation: $56,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has been providing hope and services to victims of domestic violence for over 40 years through housing, counseling, advocacy, outreach and prevention programs. We are a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.

With a staff of more than 50 employees and a budget of over four million dollars, the Crisis Center continues to grow while offering free services to Chicago's south suburban communities.