Clinical Counselor

Department: Counseling Services

Location: Melrose Park

Address: 4419 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160

Schedule: Hours vary

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Program Managers, the Bilingual Clinical Counselor provides direct service to clients, accomplished through individual, group and family counseling, outreach in the community, collaboration with referral sources, area police departments, probation services and other community agencies. The Clinical Counselor provides therapy services to adolescent clients for mental health and substance use treatment, as well as youth who have had problematic sexual behavior.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required in Counseling, Social Work or related field
  
• LPC, LSW, AMFT, CADC required within two years of employment
  
• Experience in a counseling setting working with adolescents
  
• A valid driver’s license
  
• Reliable transportation (proof of insurance is required)
• Bilingual in Spanish is required

Benefits, Full-time:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.

Last updated on Feb 11, 2022