Part-time Spanish-Speaking Therapist

Outreach • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

1d • $29 - $33

About The Position

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach’s mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be. Outreach is hiring a Part-time (14 hours/week) Spanish-Speaking Therapist at Outreach Counseling Center York to provide individual, youth, couples, and family therapy.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• LCSW/LCPC/LMFT Licensure is required with at least 1 year experience post licensure.
• Ability to engage clients, complete assessments and treatment plans, and carry out strategic interventions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required and experience offering clinical services in Spanish is required.
• Ability to navigate the larger mental health and social services delivery systems.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a low-income, culturally diverse population.
• A valid driver's license and ability to drive to and from service and meeting locations.
• A Commitment to Outreach's Statement of Mission & Faith.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Spanish-Speaking Therapist will maintain a caseload of 10 clients.
• The Spanish-Speaking Therapist will provide individual, youth, couples, and family therapy, including assessment, treatment and termination, and coordination of services.
• The Spanish-Speaking Therapist will work with the clinical team to initiate and maintain community relationships related to counseling services and participate in team meetings and clinical training as available.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical training, and other agency activities as schedule allows.

Benefits

• $29.00-33.00/hour – based on education, clinical experience, and language ability.
• IL Paid Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
• Mission-driven environment that fosters personal development.
• Clinical supervision and monthly clinical trainings.
• Dedicated support for billing.
• Opportunities to accept clients with self-pay, commercial insurance, and managed care like Medicaid and Medicare.
• Opportunities for community engagement and provision of mental health workshops.
• Opportunities to grow, refine clinical skills, and take on additional responsibilities and leadership.

What This Job Offers

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