Mental Health Counselor - 2025743

Carol Stream, IL · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$59k-$66kDetected 42 days ago

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About the role

World Relief seeks a Bilingual (Spanish) Mental Health Counselor who provides culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate mental health services to refugees and immigrants through individual, family, and group counseling.
This position is full-time with 4 days in the office and 1 day of remote work.
Conduct client intake interviews and comprehensive assessments to identify needs and inform treatment planning.

Establish and maintain positive, trusting, and culturally responsive therapeutic relationships with clients.
Collaborate with clients to develop individualized treatment plans, including measurable goals and objectives tailored to their unique circumstances.
Continuously evaluate client progress, adjust treatment approaches as needed, and provide ongoing support and care.
Deliver crisis intervention services and appropriate referrals when necessary.
Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure compliance with all HIPAA policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Work closely with the Counseling Center Manager, and with the oversight of the Counseling Center Director to develop, implement, and evaluate new program initiatives, including group therapy services, while continuously enhancing service quality and effectiveness.
Participate regularly in internal and external trainings to maintain professional competencies and uphold high-quality service standards.
Supports referrals and follow-up for continuity of care.

Fluency in Spanish required.
Demonstrated ability to adapt therapeutic interventions and counseling approaches to meet the cultural, linguistic, and individual needs of diverse client populations.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative solution-development skills, with the ability to respond effectively to complex client situations.
Proficiency in utilizing telehealth platforms and maintaining accurate electronic documentation, with strong computer literacy and keyboarding skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough client records, including case files, treatment documentation, progress notes, and all required administrative paperwork.
Coordinate a work schedule in collaboration with the Counseling Center Manager to meet client needs, including availability during two weekday evenings or one weekday evening and one weekend day as required.

Experience applying trauma-informed care principles and leveraging client strengths, resilience, and protective factors throughout the treatment process is strongly preferred.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the counselor collaborates with colleagues to provide holistic, client-centered care through wellness, prevention, and supportive services.
The counselor also facilitates therapy and wellness groups, which serve as key interventions in helping clients build resilience, achieve stability, and successfully integrate into their communities over the long term.
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other relevant behavioral health field and two years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience.
Ability to conduct risk assessments related to suicide, self-harm, domestic violence, and other behavioral health concerns.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and county agencies to ensure continuity of care and access to supportive resources.

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