Department: Juvenile Justice

Location: 136 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Schedule: Full-Time

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.

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

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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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