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: Clinical Counselor
- Location: Pilsen - 1719 S Clinton St.
- 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)
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!
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 while managing treatment plans. They are also responsible for conducting home or school visits to ensure consistent client support.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, or a related field and possess a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications include licensure such as LPC, LSW, AMFT, or CADC and experience working with adolescents.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 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.
Counselor Career Context
Youth Outreach Services ranks #19 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Illinois, the Counselor weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$67k (211 salary observations; 583 listings), vs ~$73k nationally (4,007 salary observations; 14,182 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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