School-Based Adolescent Behavioral Health Counselor

Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth seeks a qualified school-based behavioral health professional to provide individual and group counseling for students, perform assessments, and collaborate with teachers and parents to implement effective interventions.

The role requires a Master’s degree and licensure (LCSW/LCPC/LSW/LMHC/LPC), plus a driver’s license. CPR may be preferred. This is a daytime, full-time position based in Illinois with potential for growth within the school system.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Licenses: LCSW, LCPC, LSW, LMHC or LPC required.
• Driver’s license required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling to address students’ emotional, social, and academic needs.
• Conducts assessments to identify needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Collaborates with teachers, parents, and school staff to implement intervention strategies.
• Monitors progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Maintains confidential records of counseling sessions and student progress.
• Provides crisis intervention and support during emergencies.
• Educates students on coping strategies and resilience-building.
• Refers students to external mental health resources when necessary.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth seeks a qualified school-based behavioral health professional to provide individual and group counseling for students, perform assessments, and collaborate with teachers and parents to implement effective interventions.

The role requires a Master’s degree and licensure (LCSW/LCPC/LSW/LMHC/LPC), plus a driver’s license. CPR may be preferred. This is a daytime, full-time position based in Illinois with potential for growth within the school system.