A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
Mental Health Counselor III- (Child & Adolescent Services Program)
DIVISION
Behavioral Health Services
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
: This candidate will be responsible for providing a wide array of services to youth clients and their families to promote opportunities for maximum independence in the community. Primary responsibilities include the assessments, planning, implementing, coordination, monitoring, and ongoing evaluation of services provision to severely emotionally disturbed (SED) or mentally ill individuals and their families. The responsible individuals will collaborate with medical and other allied personnel in diagnosis and treatment planning and delivery. Schedule Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Evening hours may be required to work evening hours, along with local travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Mental Health Counselor III:
An accredited Master's Degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, marriage and family therapy, or sociology with two (2) years of clinical experience with providing Illinois Rule 132 mental health services exclusively to adults, their families and identified support system. Applicant must possess and maintain current and valid Licensure in Illinois as either a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
BENEFITS
Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short-term/long-term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, and vacation.
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License, with minimum auto liability insurance. Verification of employment eligibility or U. S. citizenship.
DESIRED:
Experience with child and adolescent mental health and knowledge of substance abuse counseling, crisis intervention, and case management a plus. Bilingual in Spanish.
