Therapist/Crisis Intervention Program Coordinator

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach’s mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be.

Outreach is hiring a full-time Therapist/Crisis Intervention Program Coordinator at Outreach Counseling Center, Carol Stream, to provide therapy to low-income, at-risk youth and family cases and supervise the crisis intervention team.

Benefits & Compensation:

• $53,000 - $63,000/annually – based on education, clinical experience, and language ability. Additional hourly compensation for crisis work performed overnight.
• Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, and wellness days.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
• Mission-driven environment that fosters personal development.
• Weekly clinical supervision and support for licensure!
• Dedicated support for billing!
• Opportunities to accept clients with self-pay, commercial insurance, and managed care like Medicaid and Medicare.
• Opportunities for community engagement and provision of mental health workshops.
• Opportunities to grow, refine clinical skills, and take on additional responsibilities and leadership.

Responsibilities:

• The Therapist/Crisis Intervention Program Coordinator will maintain a half-time caseload of low-income, at-risk youth and family therapy cases.
• Partner with the Clinical team to initiate and maintain community relations.
• Provide clinical/mental health consultation and educational services to schools, churches, and parent groups.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical training, and other agency activities.
• Provide clinical consultation to the crisis team as needed and onboard new crisis staff. Carry the crisis pager on a rotational basis.
• Oversight for the CCBYS grant, maintain records, monthly statistical reports, and audits.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, with 2 evenings per week.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• LSW/LPC/AMFT Licensure is strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in systemic interventions with youth.
• Ability to navigate the educational, legal, and mental health delivery systems.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a low-income, culturally diverse population.
• Valid driver's license.
• A commitment to Outreach's Statement of Mission & Faith.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person