Clinical Counselor, IYC
Listed compensation
$55k-$58k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Position Title: Clinical Counselor
- Location: Illinois Youth Center - Chicago
- 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)
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
The Clinical Counselor will provide individual, group, and family counseling services to youth and families. They are responsible for creating and monitoring treatment plans and conducting home or school visits to ensure consistent support.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, or a related field. A valid driver’s license and experience working with adolescents in a counseling setting are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 20% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $55k–$58k | Counselor median $68k (middle half $65k–$77k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$57k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Illinois | 606 active | 13,602 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 20% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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