Counselor

OMNI For All•Buffalo Grove, IL

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

OMNI, an organization with over 50 years of service to families, is seeking a dedicated Counselor to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through compassionate, collaborative care in a trauma-informed, client-centered setting. The position is ideal for individuals at any stage of their career who wish to deepen their expertise in therapy, with support from experienced clinicians and a leadership team that values professional growth. The organization emphasizes teamwork, empathy, shared success, and a mission-driven approach to helping families and transforming lives. OMNI invests in employee development, encourages clinical growth, and fosters a culture of respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose, while also valuing enjoyment in the work.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services field, preferably social work or counseling which includes clinical training in individual, family, and group modalities focusing on family systems and adolescent development.
Fluent in English verbal and written communication.
Flexibility and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours if needed to carry out all job responsibilities.
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Work effectively with diverse workforce and client groups.
Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and use of discretion in performance of duties operating within the limits of the agency’s standard practice.
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Must have current LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC or certified in any category offered by IAODAPCA (CADC preferred).
Valid Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred.
Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written, is preferred.
CADC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling and other supportive services to assigned clients, serving both English and Spanish speaking clients.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling using a trauma-informed and evidenced-based approach.
Perform comprehensive intake, assessment, treatment planning, and diagnosis.
Meet and maintain agency’s standard direct service hours and quality of service.
Maintain client files with clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts in accordance with OMNI policies and contractual agreements using a trauma-informed approach.
Prepare required reports, case notes, entry into appropriate billing database, and other documentation on a timely basis.
Participate in program planning and development.
Participate in individual and group supervision, including collaboration on case planning among all involved clinical staff.
Maintain regular communication with collateral contacts such as police department, schools, other private or public agencies, and referral sources.
Provide 24-hour crisis intervention services as needed, responding to requests for emergency assistance in-person or through telephone contact.