Clinical Counselor - Part Time

Westside Children's Therapy•Frankfort Square, IL

16d•$55 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Westside is hiring a part-time Clinical Counselor for its Frankfort Clinic in Frankfort, Illinois. The counselor will provide individualized, evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, and families in a supportive, collaborative environment. Services include family therapy for parents of children ages 3 and older who have verbal communication skills, and individual therapy for children ages 5 and older, pending clinical evaluation. The role also includes assessment, treatment planning, psychoeducation, care coordination, and clinical supervision of LPC/MSW-level team members.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or social work from a CACREP- or CSWE-accredited university.
LCPC or LCSW licensure in the state of Illinois.
Prior experience working with children and families.
Ability to support the work schedule; specific schedule details are not provided.
Strong clinical judgment and ability to tailor interventions to each child’s needs.
Ability to adapt communication to children’s developmental levels, including using nonverbal strategies when needed.
Commitment to ongoing learning, clinical excellence, and a positive, family-centered therapy experience.

Responsibilities

Provide family therapy for parents of children ages 3 and older with verbal communication skills.
Provide individual one-on-one therapy for children ages 5 and older, pending clinical evaluation.
Conduct initial assessments and behavioral observations.
Deliver short- and long-term interventions and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide psychoeducation to clients and families.
Collaborate with internal team members and other disciplines to support coordinated, comprehensive care.
Serve as a clinical supervisor to LPC/MSW-level prepared team members.