Clinical Counselor, IYC
About this role
Position Title: Clinical Counselor
Location: Illinois Youth Center - Chicago
Full-Time | Salary: $55K–$58K (based on experience & qualifications)
Position Overview:
Youth Outreach Services is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Clinical Counselor to support youth and families facing mental and behavioral health challenges. This is an amazing opportunity to make a real impact while working in a flexible and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do:
Reporting to the Program Manager, you'll provide individual, group, and family counseling using various intervention models. You'll create and monitor treatment plans, and when needed, conduct home or school visits to ensure clients receive consistent support.
What We’re Looking For:
- Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, or a related field
- Preferred licensure: LPC, LSW, AMFT, or CADC
- Experience working with adolescents in a counseling setting
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (insurance required)
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short/Long-Term Disability options.
- Retirement Plan: 403(b) with eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous accruals to support work-life balance.
- Additional Perks: Mileage reimbursement (specific to this position).
How to Apply:
Please apply through our website by submitting your resume. Candidates will receive a brief questionnaire as part of the next step in the process.
YOS is an E-Verify participating employer.
At Youth Outreach Services, we’re committed to equity and inclusion. We proudly serve diverse communities and welcome professionals who reflect the youth we support.
Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.
Company at a glance
Youth Outreach Services is dedicated to caring for Chicago’s most vulnerable youth, inspiring positive development in their lives, families and communities. Founded in 1959, we have served more than 400,000 youth and families through a variety of child welfare, counseling, juvenile justice and prevention services, helping each overcome challenges such as abuse, neglect and homelessness. We believe all kids deserve to feel safe, healthy and ready to learn, and we are committed to providing the community-based support they need to overcome challenges and succeed!
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage Reimbursement
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