Domestic Violence Therapist

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides survivors of domestic violence (across the lifespan) and as needed, identified significant others (who have not caused harm) with therapeutic, case management and crisis intervention services. Support in delivery of 42-hour DV training, community education and intake services. Advocate at the institutional level of Latines through ongoing participation in advisory groups and other coalitions on the issue of domestic violence.

REPORTS TO: Domestic Violence Program Therapy Supervisor

LOCATION: Hybrid (3 days in office – North Riverside*)
*May be required travel to other sites, as needed

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

• Bilingual, bicultural (Spanish/English) required.
• 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.

• Master’s Degree (Social Work, Professional Counseling, Psychology or other related field)

• Illinois Certified Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training preferred

SALARY

Pre-Clinical Licensed salary range (LSW, LPC): $58,000–$75,000
Clinical Licensed salary range (LCSW, LCPC): $62,000–$77,000

Submit resume and cover letter to gbvprograms@mujereslat.org

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mujeres hires the most qualified candidates without regard to any person’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status, military discharge status or source of income.

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