Bilingual Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - Spanish/English (Buffalo Grove)

¿Eres terapeuta bilingüe? Your ability to provide therapy in Spanish can make a meaningful difference.

OMNI is seeking a Bilingual Mental Health Therapist/Counselor (Spanish/English) to help expand access to quality mental health care for Spanish-speaking kids, adults and families in our community. We recognize the value bilingual therapists bring to our clients and community and provide an additional $2,000 annual salary differential for Spanish/English fluency.

For more than 50 years, OMNI has served diverse communities throughout the northwest suburbs. As a bilingual therapist, you'll join a collaborative clinical team that values culturally responsive care and recognizes the important role language plays in building trust, strengthening therapeutic relationships and reducing barriers to treatment.

Whether you're beginning your career or looking to deepen your expertise, OMNI provides the supervision, training and support to help you grow.

Why Join OMNI?

• Your bilingual skills matter here. You'll provide therapy directly in English and Spanish and help increase access to care for Spanish-speaking clients and families.
• Grow as a clinician. OMNI invests in professional development and advanced evidence-based training, including opportunities in EMDR, Theraplay, Gottman Method and other clinical approaches.
• Maintain a manageable caseload. Our expectation is approximately 22 clinical service hours per week, allowing time for documentation, consultation, supervision and other responsibilities.
• Join a diverse, supportive team. You'll work alongside colleagues who understand the communities we serve and value culturally responsive care.
• Get the support you need. You'll have access to experienced clinical supervision, case consultation and collaborative colleagues.
• Enjoy flexibility. We offer flexible scheduling and hybrid work options.
• Get help navigating student loan forgiveness. As a nonprofit employer, OMNI qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Employees also have access to SavvyFi student loan coaching to help navigate student loan repayment and the loan forgiveness process.

Hear From Our Team

I love the opportunity to build trusting relationships with families and support them in making positive changes.

The work culture at OMNI is one of a kind—the inclusivity, professionalism, and everyone is passionate about what they are doing.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual, group and family counseling and other supportive services to clients ages 5+ in both English and Spanish.
• Provide counseling using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches.
• Perform comprehensive intake, assessment, treatment planning and diagnosis.
• Maintain a manageable caseload of approximately 22 clinical service hours per week, allowing time for documentation, consultation, supervision and other responsibilities.
• Maintain clear, concise and timely client documentation in accordance with OMNI policies and contractual requirements.
• Complete required reports, case notes, billing documentation and other records on a timely basis.
• Participate in individual and group supervision and collaborate with clinical staff on case planning.
• Participate in program planning and development.
• Maintain communication with schools, police departments, community organizations, referral sources and other collateral contacts as appropriate.
• Participate in a shared after-hours crisis response rotation, providing phone or in-person support as needed. Rotation coverage is typically required once every three months.
• $2,000 annual bilingual salary differential for Spanish/English fluency.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in social work, counseling or a related human services field with clinical training in individual, family and group modalities.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, including verbal and written communication.
• Current Illinois LSW, LCSW, LPC or LCPC license, or applicable IAODAPCA certification. CADC is a plus.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive services to clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and discretion.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively as part of a clinical team.
• Some flexibility to work evening and/or weekend hours based on client and program needs.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Additional Experience We Value

Experience or training in areas such as:

• EMDR
• Play therapy/Theraplay
• Youth-focused CBT
• Child and adolescent trauma
• Gottman Method
• Substance use treatment

Benefits

OMNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and other paid leave
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work options
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Ongoing professional development and advanced clinical training
• Clinical supervision and support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employment
• SavvyFi student loan coaching to help employees navigate student loan repayment and loan forgiveness

Salary:

Non-clinical license employee salary: $63,000

With clinical license employee salary: $75,000

Your ability to provide therapy in Spanish is an important clinical skill that can help clients feel understood, build trust and access the care they need. If you're looking for meaningful work, professional growth and a team that values what you bring to the table, we'd love to meet you.

OMNI Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. OMNI is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team. OMNI does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non-merit factor protected under state, local or federal law.