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TRAUMA THERAPIST
Full-Time

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center seeks a FULL-TIME therapist who is passionate about supporting children and families on their healing journey, in a multidisciplinary (MDT) environment. Our therapists help promote safety, reduce trauma-related symptoms, build coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and foster supportive relationships through individual, caregiver, and family therapy using evidence-based and strength-based approaches. Bicultural and bilingual (English-Spanish) strongly preferred.  Download full job description here.

About Us
The Will County Children's Advocacy Center and our multidisciplinary partners are the front-line responders to reports of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, sexual exploitation, child pornography, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, ages 3-18, in Will County, Illinois. We value our clinicians and are committed to strong work-life balance, meaningful clinical support, and a connected, supportive team culture.

Position Summary
Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, the Trauma Therapist provides trauma-informed counseling to children and adolescents who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events, along with their supportive caregivers. This role focuses on promoting safety, reducing trauma-related symptoms, building healthy coping skills, and strengthening relationships.

Essential Functions

  • Provide trauma-informed assessments and therapy to children and their non-offending caregivers and family members.
  • Develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans with clear goals and measurable outcomes.
  • Provide opportunity to deliver psychoeducation to caregivers to enhance their ability to nurture, protect, and support their child’s healing.
  • Collaborate closely with our Family Advocates and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation of services provided.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to contribute clinical insight and promote best outcomes for children and families.
  • Maintain awareness of community resources and make appropriate referrals when needed.
  • Participate in community education and outreach as a trusted resource on child safety and trauma recovery.
  • Attend ongoing trainings and supervision to maintain licensure and meet accreditation standards.
  • Fulfill mandatory reporting responsibilities as required by Illinois law.
  • Support the mission, values, and collaborative culture of the Will County CAC.
  • Occasionally, therapists may be asked to participate in court proceedings related to a client’s case.

Education & Licensure
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; Illinois professional licensure (LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, or equivalent), and ability to maintain all required licensure and continuing education.

Skills & Experience
Two years of professional experience providing trauma-focused evidence-based therapy to children and adolescents preferred. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; interest in providing therapy to children and adolescents ages 3–18; ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Collaborative Team Environment
Our CAC model emphasizes partnership and communication. You’ll work alongside advocates, medical professionals, and community partners who share the same mission of supporting children and families.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
Manageable caseloads designed to support high-quality care and minimize burnout. Flexible scheduling to support family and personal needs.

Clinical Support & Professional Growth
We coordinate obtaining certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) training and cover the costs associated with that training, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our therapists. Clinicians are supported by leadership in identifying, arranging, and accessing trainings, rather than navigating that process alone.

Positive Workplace Culture
We believe meaningful work should be supported and sustainable. Our team enjoys staff appreciation events, morale-building activities, and opportunities to connect beyond daily responsibilities.

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded by Will County State's Attorney James W. Glasgow in 1995 to provide hope, healing and justice for children (and non-offending family members) who have endured sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, sexual exploitation, child pornography, neglect, and exposure to violence.

  • Salaries and benefits offered are very competitive with other private and public sector positions.
  • Employment benefits vary according to full-time or part-time employment status.

Benefits

NOTE: Employment benefits vary according to full-time or part-time employment status. Contractual workers are not eligible for any benefits.

  • Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans (HMO, PPO, & HSA)
  • Generous Paid Time-Off Benefits:
    Paid Vacation:
    ⇒ 1 to 5 yrs employment:  2 weeks
    ⇒ 5 to 10 yrs. employment: 3 weeks
    ⇒ 10 to 15 yrs. employment: 4 weeks
    ⇒ 15+ yrs. employment: 5 weeks
    Paid Personal Days:  3 days
    Paid Holidays: 13 days
    Paid Sick Leave: 12 days
  • Student Loan Forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • County Retirement Plan - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Plan
  • Davis Vision Plan
  • Term Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Income-Protection Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) - Employee Paid
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness Program
  • Credit Union
  • Direct Deposit
  • AFLAC Elective Benefit Plans
  • Extensive Paid Training
  • Professional and Personal growth
  • Discounts at Area Businesses/Services

Other Services Offered

  • Employee Paid Optional Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) - Employee Paid
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Credit Union
  • Direct Deposit
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Auto Home Life Life Insurance
  • Pre-paid Legal
  • Tickets of The Week
  • Purchasing Power
  • Pet Insurance

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Will County to promote equal employment opportunities through positive, continuing procedures. This means that the County will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or veteran status. The County has taken, and will continue to take, positive steps to ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination. Pursuant to this policy the County seeks to:

  1. Recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, mental or physical disability or veteran status.
  2. Base employment decisions as a means of realizing the principles of equal employment.
  3. Ensure that all personnel actions, including but not limited to, hiring, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, selection, layoff, discipline, termination, employee benefits, rates of pay, training, and social recreation programs are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, mental or physical disability or veteran status.
  4. Ensure that only valid requirements are applied in promotion decisions in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity.