Bilingual Clinical Counselor

Youth Outreach Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Outreach Services in Chicago, IL is seeking a bilingual Clinical Counselor to support youth and families facing mental and behavioral health challenges. This full-time role offers a flexible and supportive environment with a focus on equity and inclusion.

You will provide counseling to individuals, groups, and families, develop treatment plans, and may conduct home or school visits to ensure consistent support. Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Preferred licenses: LPC, LSW, AMFT, or CADC.
• Experience counseling adolescents.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based models.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct home or school visits to support clients.
• Coordinate with Program Manager and other staff as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

Position Title: Bilingual Clinical Counselor

Location: Central Office - 3445 N Central Ave

Schedule: Mon–Thurs (12 PM–8 PM), Fri (9 AM–5 PM) | Full-time

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)
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English

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).

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.