Position: Clinical Counselor
** Department:** **** Juvenile Justice
** Location:** **** Illinois Youth Center (IYC) - Chicago, IL
** Address:** **** 136 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
** Schedule:** Full-time - Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - ** ** Some weekends needed.**** **** ** ** _
_**** _ ** Salary:** $50,000 - $55,000 (based on experience & qualifications) _******

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Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Counselor will provide substance use and mental health services to adolescent youth in a prison setting. These services would include group and individual counseling, family therapy engagement (in-person, on-site, or virtually), and serving on the youth's multidisciplinary support team. **
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What you will do?

• Lead individual and group counseling sessions
• Engage families through in-person or virtual therapy
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting each youth's progress

Qualifications:

• A licensed or license-eligible candidate with a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related Clinical field.
• Experienced with adolescent or prior juvenile justice clients (preferred, but not required!)
• A valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation (proof of insurance may be needed)

Benefits, Full-time:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

We welcome all applicants, including retirees and recent graduates. If you have a passion for working with youth and meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

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_ _ Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.__

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