Mental Health Counselor III– (Child & Adolescent) - BH/055
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Division
Behavioral Health Services and Counselors
Job Summary
This candidate will be responsible for providing a wide array of services to youth clients and their families to promote opportunities for maximum independence in the community. Primary responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and ongoing evaluation of services provision to severely emotionally disturbed (SED) or mentally ill individuals and their families. The responsible individuals will collaborate with medical and other allied personnel in diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery. Candidate may be required to work evening hours and travel. Schedule: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Saturday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
Benefits
Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, and vacation.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Mental Health Counselor III: An accredited Master’s Degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, marriage and family therapy, or sociology with two (2) years of clinical experience providing Illinois Rule 132 mental health services. Applicant must possess and maintain current and valid Licensure in Illinois as either a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License with minimum auto liability insurance. Verification of employment eligibility or U.S. citizenship.
DESIRED
Bilingual in Spanish.
Salary Range
Grade 15 Hourly Wages ($34.73 – $49.08)
Disclaimer
APPLY BY:
12/10/25 by 4:30 pm
DATE POSTED:
12/1/25 – BH/055
Contact:
Stacey J. Knack, M.B.A.
Director of Human Resources
Will County Health Department
501 Ella Avenue Joliet, IL 60433
Fax (815) 727-8526
Download the Adobe PDF application below, complete, and fax it to (815) 727-8526 or email to jgodfrey@willcountyhealth.org. Please include your resume with the job application.