Department: Counseling

Location: Central -Chicago

Address: 3445 N. Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Schedule: Part-time, flexible schedule

Position Overview:

Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Youth Outreach Services is looking for compassionate, dedicated people in the greater Chicagoland area who want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends. Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) is specifically designed to treat youth aged 12-17 (and their families) for serious behavior problems. MST/EA is delivered in the community (clients' homes, schools, neighborhoods) and occurs with a high level of intensity (2 or more sessions per week).

MST/EA Coach incorporates treatment interventions that are evidence-based and places a high premium on approaching each client/family as unique. MST/EA addresses the needs of juveniles with negative behaviors such as verbal/physical aggression, poor academic performance, substance abuse, and criminal involvement. You will empower families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support. You will receive ongoing training in the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model to implement MST as designed. This is an excellent opportunity for new clinicians who are looking to develop their clinical skills.

Candidates may locate additional information about the MST Treatment Model at www.mstservices.com.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family based on MST/EA model guidelines
• Provide direct clinical treatment using the MST/EA treatment model and principles
• Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff (school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment
• Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision and case consultation
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the MST/EA treatment model
• Provide rotating crisis coverage as needed

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage/Family Therapy required
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or community-based treatment preferred
• A valid driver’s license
• Clear driving record
• Reliable transportation (proof of insurance may be needed)
• Bilingual is a PLUS!

Benefits, Full-time only:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

YOS is an E-verify participating employer

COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.