Clinical Counselor, IYC

Youth Outreach Services • Chicago, IL

1d • $55,000 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Youth Outreach Services (YOS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Counselor to provide mental health services to youth at the Illinois Youth Center (IYC), a secure juvenile correctional facility in Chicago, Illinois. The role supports adolescents involved in the justice system as they work toward rehabilitation, personal growth, and successful community reintegration. The counselor works directly with youth in a structured correctional environment, addressing behavioral health, trauma, emotional well-being, and treatment goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience providing counseling services to adolescents or young adults.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Compliance with the employer’s drug-free workplace policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred licensure: LPC, LSW, AMFT, or CADC.
• Experience working with justice-involved youth, trauma-informed care, behavioral health, residential treatment, or correctional settings is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor client progress.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Partner with facility staff, families, schools, and community providers to support treatment goals and continuity of care.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
• Support youth in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and positive decision-making strategies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Generous paid time off accruals.
• Mileage reimbursement specific to this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level