Therapist I
Listed compensation
$56k-$63k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About This Role
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 Responsiblities
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 psychoeducational 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 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.
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
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides trauma-informed individual and group counseling to survivors of domestic violence in shelter and offsite settings. They are also responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing service plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology and be eligible for LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC licensure. Proficiency in trauma-informed therapy and domestic violence advocacy is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $56k–$63k | Mental Health Therapy median $67k (middle half $57k–$70k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$60k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois | 351 active | 7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment602 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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