Clinical Counselor, IYC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Outreach Services Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Clinical Counselor to support youth and families facing mental and behavioral health challenges. This is a full-time role with a flexible and supportive environment.

You’ll provide individual, group, and family counseling, develop and monitor treatment plans, and, when needed, conduct home or school visits to ensure consistent client support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Experience working with adolescents in a counseling setting.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Create and monitor treatment plans.
• Conduct home or school visits to ensure client support.

Skills

Adolescent counseling

Empathy

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Tools

LPC license

LSW license

AMFT license

CADC license

Job description

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).

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.