Individual, Youth & Family Therapist

Outreach; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and wellness days

Clinical supervision and trainings

Job summary

A community service organization in Oakbrook Terrace is seeking a full-time Individual, Youth & Family Therapist to provide therapeutic services while maintaining a caseload of 22 to 25 clients. Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and required licensure. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $72,000 annually, various benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for professional development in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is necessary for this role.
• Licensure in counseling or social work is required.
• Bilingual candidates preferred for Spanish-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full-time caseload of 22 to 25 clients.
• Provide various forms of therapy including individual and group.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to uphold community relationships.

Skills

Engagement with clients

Assessment and treatment planning

Strategic interventions

Sensitivity to diverse populations

Community mental health experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field

LCPC/LCSW/LMFT Licensure

CAAP Licensure (Animal Assisted Psychotherapy)

Job description

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.

Position

Full‑time Individual, Youth & Family Therapist at Outreach Counseling Center York to provide individual, youth, marital, and family therapy.

Benefits & Compensation

• $65,000 - $72,000 annually – based on education, clinical experience, and language ability.
• Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, and wellness days.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• 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.
• Eligibility for hybrid work model or flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• The Individual, Youth & Family Therapist will maintain a full‑time caseload of 22 to 25 clients.
• The Individual, Youth & Family Therapist will provide individual, youth, marital, family, and group therapy, including assessment, treatment and termination, and coordination of services.
• The Individual, Youth & Family Therapist will work with the clinical team to initiate and maintain community relationships related to counseling services.
• The Individual, Youth & Family Therapist will participate in team meetings, clinical training, and other agency activities.
• The Individual, Youth & Family Therapist will participate in the planning and improvement process at the agency to help improve the effectiveness of the counseling program and the agency as a whole.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, with at least 2 evenings per week. Possibility to work condensed Monday – Thursday schedule. Average of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• LCPC/LCSW/LMFT Licensure is required.
• Animal Assisted Psychotherapy is a plus (CAAP Licensure).
• Ability to engage clients, complete assessments and treatment plans, and carry out strategic interventions.
• Ability to navigate the larger mental health and social services delivery systems.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a low‑income, culturally diverse population.
• Experience in community mental health preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive to and from service and meeting locations is preferred.
• A Commitment to Outreach's Statement of Mission & Faith.

Outreach complies with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment, including nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and disability. As a religious organization, Outreach reserves the right to make employment decisions based on its religious identity, as permitted by state and federal law.