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Counselor

OMNI Youth Services · Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-timeGeneralMid Level$60,000–$62,000/yr
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Are you passionate about helping people thrive? OMNI, a proud staple serving families in our community for over 50-years, is seeking a dedicated, Counselor to join our team and make a meaningful impact through compassionate, collaborative care. Candidates who are bilingual in English/Spanish are highly preferred. In this role, you’ll provide individual and family therapy within a trauma-informed, client-centered setting. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise in therapy, you'll be supported by experienced clinicians and a leadership team that truly values your growth and perspective. **Why Join Us?** - Be part of a team that cares: We believe in teamwork, empathy, and shared success. You’ll have access to clinical support, supervision, and colleagues who genuinely want to see you thrive. - Make a lasting impact: Our mission is rooted in helping families and transforming lives. Your work will matter—not just to clients, but to the community. - Grow in your profession: We invest in your development and create opportunities to expand your skills and confidence in child-focused therapy. - Feel supported by leadership: Your insights and ideas are welcomed. We foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose. - Have fun: Last but not least, we value making sure our team also enjoys the work that they do. **What You’ll Gain:** - A supportive team culture focused on collaboration, supervision, and ongoing professional development - The opportunity to build trusting relationships with families and help children thrive - Experience with a diverse client population and a team united by a shared mission to support the community - Leadership that listens, values your input, and encourages clinical growth **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.” If you're looking for a meaningful role with a supportive team, apply today and take the next step in a rewarding career. **Job duties:** · To provide individual, group, and family counseling and other supportive services to assigned clients. Services are provided to both English and Spanish speaking clients. · Provide individual, group, and family counseling using a trauma-informed and evidenced-based approach. · Perform comprehensive intake, assessment, treatment planning, and diagnosis. · Meet and maintain agency’s standard direct service hours and quality of service. · Maintain client files with clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts and in accordance with OMNI policies and contractual agreements using a trauma-informed approach. · Prepare required reports, case notes, entry into appropriate billing database, and other documentation on a timely basis. · Participate in program planning and development. · Participate in individual and group supervision, including collaboration on case planning among all involved clinical staff. · Maintain regular communication with collateral contacts such as police department, schools, other private or public agencies, and referral sources. · Provide 24-hour crisis intervention services as needed. Respond to requests for emergency assistance from local police department, clients, and residents of the service area in-person or through telephone contact. **Requirements:** · Master’s degree in human services field, preferably social work or counseling which includes clinical training in individual, family, and group modalities focusing on family systems and adolescent development. · Fluent in English verbal and written communication. Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written, is preferred. · Flexibility and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours if needed to carry out all job responsibilities. · Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and so…

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$60,000 – $62,000/yr
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