Mental Health Counselor: Youth Services Department: Community Mental Health and Counseling Status: Full-time Pay Range: $50,000 to $55,000 annually Schedule: Flexible schedule based on program and client needs. Some evening availability is required. The Youth Clinic is open until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Who We Are At Sertoma Star Services, we are on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we proudly serve more than 2,000 individuals through a diverse range of vocational, educational, therapeutic, and residential programs. Sertoma Star Services was formed through the merger of two established social services organizations, New Star and Sertoma Centre, combining more than 125 years of experience providing innovative, person-first services. Our commitment is straightforward: to transform lives by delivering comprehensive services, choices, and opportunities in an environment that promotes self-advocacy and personal success. By joining the Sertoma Star team, you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together, we can shape a brighter future for the people and communities we serve. Your Role As the Mental Health Counselor in Youth Services, you will provide individual, family, and group-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. Services may be delivered at the Youth Clinic, in clients’ homes, in community settings, and through Sertoma Star’s Partnered Community Schools. You will help young people develop coping skills, manage symptoms, strengthen social and emotional functioning, and gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This position requires flexibility to meet client and program needs, including some evening hours. The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for completing all required documentation and billing for services provided. Responsibilities
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Benefits Generous paid time off 13 paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Employer-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program 403(b) retirement plan with company match Tuition assistance Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Health, Safety, and Culture Sertoma Star Services is an equal opportunity employer that values the uniqueness of every person. We understand that fostering effective advocacy and inclusion requires a workplace that is respectful and responsive to people of all gender identities and cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. Our collaborative, open-door culture supports both organizational goals and employee success. |
| Location | Matteson, Illinois |
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