Mental Health Counselor II – (Child & Adolescent) School-Based Program - BH/106
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Division
Behavioral Health Services, 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. Service will be provided in local schools. Candidate may be required to work evening hours and travel. Schedule Monday through Friday, 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
An accredited Master’s Degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, pastoral psychology counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Completed a practicum or internship that included a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised direct service or one year of clinical experience under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License with minimum auto liability insurance. Verification of employment eligibility or U.S. citizenship.
DESIRED
Experience with child and adolescent mental health and knowledge of substance abuse counseling, crisis intervention, and case management a plus.
Salary Range
Grade 14 Hourly Wage ($30.49 – $44.17)
Disclaimer
APPLY BY:
4/13/25 by 4:30 pm
DATE POSTED:
4/4/25 – BH/106
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.