Part-Time Therapist/Counselor

About Us: GEC is a mission-driven mental health organization committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and culturally competent care to individuals and families. As we expand our services in the Waukegan area, we are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Master's Level Counselor/Therapist to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the community. Position Summary: We are looking for a skilled and compassionate therapist to provide high-quality, client-centered mental health services. This part-time, remote position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a diverse population across age groups. Responsibilities: Our Waukegan Center is expanding, and we are looking to hire a part time Master's Level Counselor/Therapist to join our team. It will be remote. As a therapist you can make a difference in our community through your work as a mental health professional at GEC. ⦁ Provide mental health therapy for children, adolescent and adults, ⦁ Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment ⦁ Meeting with clients to help identify and treat emotional and psychological problems ⦁ Provide exercises and tools to help break negative patterns of thinking ⦁ Establishing relationships with clients ⦁ Promoting and supporting their clients’ mental health ⦁ Maintaining detailed and accurate records of each session with a client ⦁ Creating treatment plans for each individual in their care ⦁ Conducting assessments of each client’s progress ⦁ Working with clients’ families to help them offer the most appropriate support ⦁ Maintaining a working knowledge of the latest therapeutic techniques ⦁ Conduct initial assessments and refer patients, clients, or family members to psychiatrist or specialists as necessary ⦁ Plan outreach and bringing clients ⦁ Tasks assigned by Manager Requirements: • Master's degree in counseling, social work or related mental health field. • Desirable to possess an Illinois State License in clinical psychology or clinical related mental health field (MA in Counseling, MSW, MFT, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT licenses are preferred). • Bilingual (Spanish) is desirable. • Substance abuse certification (CADC) is highly desirable. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon level of education, years of experience, training, and successful completion of background screening. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Professional development assistance Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job