Job Description
About Us:
GEC is a mission-driven mental health organization committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and culturally competent care to individuals and families. As we expand our services in the Waukegan area, we are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Master's Level Counselor/Therapist to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate therapist to provide high-quality, client-centered mental health services. This part-time, remote position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a diverse population across age groups.
Responsibilities:
Our Waukegan Center is expanding, and we are looking to hire a part time Master's Level Counselor/Therapist to join our team. It will be remote. As a therapist you can make a difference in our community through your work as a mental health professional at GEC.
⦁ Provide mental health therapy for children, adolescent and adults,
⦁ Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
⦁ Meeting with clients to help identify and treat emotional and psychological problems
⦁ Provide exercises and tools to help break negative patterns of thinking
⦁ Establishing relationships with clients
⦁ Promoting and supporting their clients’ mental health
⦁ Maintaining detailed and accurate records of each session with a client
⦁ Creating treatment plans for each individual in their care
⦁ Conducting assessments of each client’s progress
⦁ Working with clients’ families to help them offer the most appropriate support
⦁ Maintaining a working knowledge of the latest therapeutic techniques
⦁ Conduct initial assessments and refer patients, clients, or family members to psychiatrist or specialists as necessary
⦁ Plan outreach and bringing clients
⦁ Tasks assigned by Manager
- Requirements:
- Master's degree in counseling, social work or related mental health field.
- Desirable to possess an Illinois State License in clinical psychology or clinical related mental health field (MA in Counseling, MSW, MFT, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT licenses are preferred).
- Bilingual (Spanish) is desirable.
- Substance abuse certification (CADC) is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon level of education, years of experience, training, and successful completion of background screening.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
- Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Remote
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