Mental Health Counselor Lead - 2025800

Chicago, IL · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$59k-$65kDetected 12 days ago

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About the role

Hybrid Work Schedule: 1 day onsite and 4 work from home days}
Conduct client intake interviews and comprehensive assessments to identify needs and inform treatment planning.
Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions that align with client goals, strengths, and cultural backgrounds.

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.

Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
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.

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.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and county agencies to ensure continuity of care and access to supportive resources.

Are you a person of compassion?
An advocate for justice?
Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?
Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world.
We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you're looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

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