Counselor

MooseHeart Child City & School • Mooseheart, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mooseheart Child City and School, Inc. is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Counselor to join their Health Services Department. The Counselor will be responsible for conducting all necessary duties related to counseling students at Mooseheart and assisting in other department duties as required. This role involves maintaining a caseload, participating in training, conducting screenings, documenting progress, implementing therapeutic boundaries, and supporting other department needs. Student advocacy is a key component, achieved through participation in staffings, medication reviews, and consultations with residential living staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social work/psychology/counseling.
• Master's degree in social work or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 yrs. clinical experience required.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in working with children and adolescents.
• Must pass a required background and Psychological Evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Professional license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client caseload of approximately 25 students.
• Present at all campus Pre-service trainings.
• Perform admission screenings for new students.
• Complete and submit case notes on a weekly basis.
• Implement and maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Support other department needs as necessary.
• Student advocacy through attending staffings, medication reviews, and consultations with residential living staff.
• Assist in the coordination of counseling services for Mooseheart children.

What This Job Offers

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