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Bilingual (English/Spanish) Counselor/Therapist

OMNI Youth Services
place Buffalo Grove, 60089
local_atm $62,000a year
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Full Time
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English, Spanish
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Trauma
ECT
Family Systems/Family Therapy
Families

About Job

· To provide individual, group, and family counseling and other supportive services to assigned clients. Services are provided mostly to those that speak Spanish as a primary language.

· 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.

· Fluent in both English and Spanish in order to provide verbal and written communication.

· 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 socioeconomic characteristics.

· High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

· Work effectively with diverse workforce and client groups.

· Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask.

· Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.

· Ability to exercise independent judgment and use of discretion in performance of duties operating within the limits of the agency’s standard practice.

· Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.

· Ability to become licensed as LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC or certified in any category offered by IAODAPCA (CADC preferred) within two year of date of employment.

· Valid Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.

· 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.

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Flexible Schedule

· Employer Paid Benefits (Life, STD, LTD)

· Hybrid

· Paid Time Off

· Sick Time

· 14 Paid Holidays

Salary: $62,000

​OMNI Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. OMNI Youth Services is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team. It does not discriminate against any individual with respect to the terms and conditions of employment based on that individual’s race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non-merit factor protected under state, local or federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel actions such as recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, training, transfer, termination, and opportunities for training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria

Issues

Trauma

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Family Systems/Family Therapy

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Law Enforcement/Fire/First Responders

Settings

Faith-based organizations
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Telehealth/Telemedicine
Home Health/In-home
Military
Forensic