Mental Health Counselor II - (Child & Adolescent) School-Based Program - BH/107
About The Position
This candidate will be responsible for providing a wide array of services to youth clients and their families to promote opportunities for maximum independence in the community. Primary responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and ongoing evaluation of services to children and/or adolescences and their family experiencing Behavior Health concerns. The responsible individuals will collaborate with medical and other allied personnel in diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery. The candidate may be required to travel locally and provide services to schools. Schedule Monday through Friday, 7:45 am-3:45 pm.
Requirements
- Mental Health Counselor II: An accredited Master's Degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, or Family Therapy.
- Completed a practicum or internship that included a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised direct service or one year of clinical experience under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
- Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License with minimum auto liability insurance.
- Verification of employment eligibility or U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with child and adolescent mental health and knowledge of substance abuse counseling, crisis intervention, and case management is a plus.
Responsibilities
- assessing
- planning
- implementing
- coordinating
- monitoring
- ongoing evaluation of services to children and/or adolescences and their family experiencing Behavior Health concerns
- collaborate with medical and other allied personnel in diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery
- travel locally and provide services to schools
Benefits
- comprehensive medical coverage
- dental and vision coverage
- short/long term disability
- sick/personal days
- parental leave
- holidays
- defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP)
- deferred compensation plan
- vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
