Lead Bilingual Behavioral Health Counselor

Location: Melrose Park, IL Facility: Ascension Procare Center Department: Centro de Salud Schedule: Evening shift | Full-time Salary range: $69,699.93 - $101,936.27 per year Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates. Serve as a technical or functional resource and perform similar duties with staff. Monitor and report compliance with policies and/or procedures. Oversee and evaluate the orientation and training of assigned associates. Minimum Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration One or more of the following required: Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences We're Seeking Master’s degree in Counseling/Social Work LCPC/LCSW licensure required Community Mental Health Experience Supervisory Experience Bilingual in Spanish Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension