Counselor - Full Time Temporary

Job Details: Job Location: Machesney Park Clinic - Machesney Park, IL 61115. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year. Job Shift: Full Time: 80 hours per pay period. Job Category: Counseling.

Why Join Westside? At Westside, our Clinical Counselors have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the full spectrum of child, adolescent, and family mental health. In a supportive and collaborative environment, our clinicians empower kids, teens, and parents to communicate effectively, develop healthy coping strategies, and navigate life’s emotional challenges through individualized, evidence-based practices.

Perks & Benefits Salary Range: $62,000 - $75,000, aligned with skills and experience

Earn up to 9% of your annual salary for exceeding productivity expectations

Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays

CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement

Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership

What You’ll Do Provide family therapy for parents of children ages 3+ with verbal communication skills, and provide individual one‑on‑one therapy with children ages 5+, pending clinical evaluation

Perform initial assessments, behavioral observations, and both short‑ and long‑term interventions while developing individualized treatment plans

Provide psychoeducation to clients and families while collaborating with internal team members and other disciplines to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care

Serve as a clinical supervisor to LPC/MSW level prepared team members

Qualifications Master’s degree in counseling or social work from a CACREP/CSWE accredited university

LCPC or LCSW licensure in the state of Illinois

Prior experience working with children and families

What Makes You a Great Fit You are passionate for supporting children, teens, and families through emotional, social, and behavioral challenges

You adapt your communication style to each child’s developmental level, including using nonverbal strategies when needed, to ensure children feel understood and supported

You bring strong clinical judgment and the ability to tailor interventions to each child’s unique needs

You are committed to ongoing learning, clinical excellence, and contributing to a positive, family-centered therapy experience

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