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OMNI Youth Services
Mental Health Therapist/Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,685 / year median in Illinois
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Therapist/Counselor Build your clinical skills. Make a difference. Join a team that supports you. OMNI is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Therapist/Counselor to provide individual, group and family therapy to kids, adults and families in a trauma-informed, client-centered setting. For more than 50 years, OMNI has helped people in our community access quality behavioral health services. Whether you're beginning your career or looking to deepen your clinical expertise, you'll be supported by experienced clinicians, ongoing supervision and a leadership team invested in your professional growth. Why Join OMNI? Grow as a clinician. OMNI invests in professional development and advanced evidence-based training, including opportunities in EMDR, Theraplay, Gottman Method and other clinical approaches. Maintain a manageable caseload. Our expectation is approximately 22 clinical service hours per week, allowing time for documentation, consultation, supervision and other responsibilities. Get the support you need. You'll have access to experienced clinical supervision, case consultation and a collaborative team. Enjoy flexibility. We offer flexible scheduling and hybrid work options. Make a meaningful impact. Work with a diverse population of kids, adults and families and see the difference your work makes in the community. Get help navigating student loan forgiveness. As a nonprofit employer, OMNI qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Employees also have access to SavvyFi student loan coaching to help navigate student loan repayment and the loan forgiveness process. Hear From Our Team "I love the opportunity to build trusting relationships with families and support them in making positive changes." "The work culture at OMNI is one of a kind—the inclusivity, professionalism, and everyone is passionate about what they are doing." What You'll Do Provide individual, group and family counseling and other supportive services to clients ages 5+. Provide counseling using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches. Perform comprehensive intake, assessment, treatment planning and diagnosis. Maintain a manageable caseload of approximately 22 clinical service hours per week, allowing time for documentation, consultation, supervision and other responsibilities. Maintain clear, concise and timely client documentation in accordance with OMNI policies and contractual requirements. Complete required reports, case notes, billing documentation and other records on a timely basis. Participate in individual and group supervision and collaborate with clinical staff on case planning. Participate in program planning and development. Maintain communication with schools, police departments, community organizations, referral sources and other collateral contacts as appropriate. Participate in a shared after-hours crisis response rotation, providing phone or in-person support as needed. Rotation coverage is typically required once every three months. What We're Looking For Master's degree in social work, counseling or a related human services field with clinical training in individual, family and group modalities. Current Illinois LSW, LCSW, LPC or LCPC license, or applicable