Bilingual Outpatient Counselor
1111 W Lake Cook Road Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 US
Job Description
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling using a trauma-informed and evidence-based approach.
- Perform comprehensive intake, assessments, treatment planning, and diagnosis for new clients.
- Maintain clear and concise client files with trauma-informed documentation of treatment efforts.
- Enter required reports, case notes, and other appropriate information into the billing database on time.
- Collaborate with team members for case management, program planning, and program development.
- Master’s degree in human services field. (Required)
- Dependent Licensure or plans to become licensed as LSW, LPC, or MFT
- Ability to read, write, and speak in Spanish and English. (Required)
- Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance. (Required)
- Cultural competency with both clients and peers including but not limited to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Flexibility and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours if needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to handle sensitive and confidential situations with care.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working with youth and adults in areas of family conflict, substance abuse, and other behavioral health issues with a range of low to high-risk symptoms. (Preferred)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Hybrid schedule
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Loan assistance as eligible
- PTO
- Retirement Plan
- 403(b)