Bilingual Clinical Counselor
Listed compensation
$55k-$58k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Position Title: Bilingual Clinical Counselor
- Location: Central Office - 3445 N Central Ave
- Schedule: Mon–Thurs (12 PM–8 PM), Fri (9 AM–5 PM) | Full-time
- Full-Time | Salary: $55K–$58K (based on experience & qualifications)
Position Overview
Youth Outreach Services is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Clinical Counselor to support youth and families facing mental and behavioral health challenges. This is an amazing opportunity to make a real impact while working in a flexible and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Program Manager, you'll provide individual, group, and family counseling using various intervention models. You'll create and monitor treatment plans, and when needed, conduct home or school visits to ensure clients receive consistent support.
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, or a related field
- Preferred licensure: LPC, LSW, AMFT, or CADC
- Experience working with adolescents in a counseling setting
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (insurance required)
- Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
What We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short/Long-Term Disability options.
- Retirement Plan: 403(b) with eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous accruals to support work-life balance.
Additional Perks
Mileage reimbursement (specific to this position).
How to Apply
Please apply through our website by submitting your resume. Candidates will receive a brief questionnaire as part of the next step in the process.
YOS is an E-Verify participating employer.
At Youth Outreach Services, we’re committed to equity and inclusion. We proudly serve diverse communities and welcome professionals who reflect the youth we support.
Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and family counseling services to youth and families while managing treatment plans. Conduct home or school visits as necessary to ensure consistent client support.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field. Candidates must be bilingual in Spanish and English and possess a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 28% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$57k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Illinois | 573 active | 13,363 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 28% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Illinois Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 21% offer loan repayment573 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Youth Outreach Services | #18 of 18 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bilingual Clinical Counselor at Youth Outreach Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
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