Pathways Counselor

Licensed Counselor

Position Summary:  Provide quality counseling to children, individuals, couples and families within the designated area of service delivery.  The position reports to the Pathways Program Manager.  This is a 35.5 hour a week full-time position, Monday through Friday.  The position will require 1-2 days a week of evening sessions after 5:00 p.m.to accommodate the needs of working adults and families.  A specific schedule will be written upon hire.  The position is eligible for employee benefits.  Some travel to other office locations may be required. 

Salary Range: $41,000 – $53,000

Benefits: Vacation, Sick Days, Retirement, and Medical Insurance

Position Location:  The position location will be determined at hire. 

Position Accountabilities: 

• Provide counseling addressing mental, physical, and spiritual concerns related to the client’s treatment plan goals. 
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the theory and practice of individual, group, couples and family counseling. 
• Maintain clinical proficiency with treatment planning, clinical notes, and documentation practices. 
• Build and maintain reciprocal relationships with other agencies providing care to children, individuals, families. 
• Work as a part of a collaborative team of Counselors and Social Workers in the care of children and families in the community. 
• Work with churches or other Christian organizations, schools, or outside groups, when requested, to offer conferences, trainings in areas of expertise or professional development workshops. 
• Become a provider for major insurance plans to accept reimbursements for professional services.   
• Attend Clinical and other agency meetings when requested to do so. 
• Assist in special projects as needed. 

 Position Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or related field 
• Licensed in Illinois as a LCSW, LMFT, or LCPC 
• Ability and willingness to work independently 
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office products and electronic Healthcare record systems