Jobs Board

Location:

Homewood, IL

Salary:

$79,951.00 - $88,834.00

Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse is a comprehensive domestic violence agency celebrating its 45th year. The Director of Counseling is the head of the Counseling program and is an integral part of client services. The Director of Counseling’s primary role is to provide leadership, strategic vision, oversight, and coordination for all counseling programs.
The Director of Counseling is responsible for the effective and cost-efficient oversight of counseling program services, for ensuring compliance with established operations, policies, and procedures, and consistency of all counseling program services. This role will ensure the highest quality of care for all counseling clients within the available resources while maximizing impact and ensuring accurate and timely data reports. The Director of Counseling will evaluate program outcomes and expansion in collaboration with the CPO. Additionally, the Director of Counseling is part of the leadership team for the agency.
• Oversee the counseling programs including adult services, children’s services, and case management to support the Anew mission, values, and strategic plan.
• Hire, onboard, train and provide ongoing supervision for the counseling supervisor and counseling program staff.
• Oversee the supervision of counseling program staff towards CDVP certification. Supervise counseling program staff for State licensure as needed.
• Coordinate high level crisis intervention for direct service staff.
• Ensure counseling services are comprehensive and provided in a safe and secure environment that meets the diverse needs of clients.
• Ensure program compliance with legal statutes and funding rules and regulations.
• Network with other agencies to maintain strong community partnerships to best support client services and the strategic plan of the agency.
• Oversee the distribution of counseling program grant funds to ensure timely spend down and grant regulation compliance. Work with CFO regarding programmatic budgets and grant amendments as needed.

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling Psychology or related field
• Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or PsyD, PhD, or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in clinical mental health counseling with demonstrated leadership in a healthcare or community setting.
• Proven expertise in psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Fluency in both spoken/written Spanish and English preferred.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience required.
• At least 5 years’ counseling experience required.
• Previous experience in domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking services or advocacy preferred.
• Well versed in the dynamics of the effects of trauma on adults and children.
• Basic knowledge of federal and/or state funding and grants management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license or State ID.
• Some evening hours are required; flexibility in scheduling is a must.