Domestic Violence Therapist

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Engage and provide ongoing therapeutic services to survivors of domestic violence (across the lifespan) through individual, family, and/or group services, as appropriate.
  2. Perform intakes and provide information, referrals, and linkages to survivors of domestic through walk-in, telephone, and scheduled intake services.
  3. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments and treatment plans for participants using a participant-centered, trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally responsive approach.
  4. Coordinate care with internal and external linkages and referrals to address survivors’ additional needs.
  5. Provide case management, crisis intervention, group services, and parent and guardian consultation, as needed.
  6. Participates in clinical reviews of cases as well as internal/external meetings.
  7. Complete accurate documentation of services rendered to survivors of domestic violence and maintain compliance with documentation standards as indicated by program, grant and organizational requirements. Participates in ongoing file reviews.
  8. Participates in reporting process, assist with statistic data gathering, and evaluation program needs, as appropriate.
  9. Advocates at the institutional level on behalf of Latines through participation in advisory groups and other coalitions that focus on the issue of domestic assault.
  10. Provides prompt updates of external meetings to direct supervisor and ensures appropriate updates are provided to DV team during team meetings.
  11. Participate in the delivery 42-hour DV training, community education, outreach and continuing education.
  12. Will be required to work evening and/or Saturday hours to meet participants’ scheduling needs.
  13. Perform outreach on behalf of the program in an effort to engage participants into services.
  14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Effective interpersonal skills and written communication.
  • Demonstrate skills and abilities to advocate for and with survivors of diverse populations.
  • Ability to multi-task in an environment where priorities can change rapidly.
  • Prioritize projects, manage time to meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of Gender-Based violence and providing culturally relevant services preferred.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Education & Certifications:

  • Master’s Degree (Social Work, Professional Counseling, Psychology or other related field)
  • Illinois Certified Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training preferred

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

  • This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
  • Standard office environment.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 20 lbs.
  • Travel to other Mujeres office locations.
  • Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits

  • Medical: Multiple PPO and HMO health plans. (employee contribution required).
  • Dental & Vision: Optional plans.
  • Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement: Optional 403(b) plan.
  • Supplemental Coverage: Optional insurance plans available.
  • Vacation: Based on years of service.
  • Sick Leave: Accrual of 5.83 hours per month for all full-time and part-time employees.
  • Personal Days: 5 paid personal days per year (accrued monthly).
  • Winter Wellness Days: 3 additional paid days between December and March.
  • Summer Hours: Early dismissal (1:00 p.m.) on alternating Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • Paid Holidays: 14 paid holidays including Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples Day, and Winter holidays.

Ready to Apply?

Ready to join our team? Apply now by submitting your application, including your resume and a cover letter to gbvprograms@mujereslat.org.

Candidates selected for consideration will be contacted for an initial interview, followed by a second interview if applicable. We look forward to receiving your application.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at mujeres@mujereslat.org. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of Mujeres pay equity commitment, it’s our policy that upon offering employment, we do not negotiate salary or benefits.

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