Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (or Social Worker)

About DCHD:

Mission: To protect and promote healthier lifestyles through prevention and education.

As a certified health department, the Douglas County Health Department is responsible for several programs as well as many other public health services. Programs are grouped into divisions relating to either nursing, environmental health or health education. All programs have an educational component. The goal of this department is to increase the awareness and number of persons reached in this educational process.

Benefits

• 15 Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• 3 days of Personal Time
• Accrual of 1 sick day per month (rollover)
• Employer paid employee health insurance premium
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $60,000–$70,000 annually. The anticipated starting salary is $60,000–$65,000 for a 35-hour work week, depending on the selected candidate’s directly related experience, education, licensure, certifications, and overall qualifications, as well as internal equity and available funding. An exceptionally qualified candidate may be considered above the anticipated starting range, but within the full approved salary range.

Job Summary

In this position, you will meet with clients, analyze their mental health status, and develop a course of therapy to address their issues. You may work with clients who have substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, or eating disorders. You should have some experience with a wide variety of patients and conditions. Our ideal applicant has a master's degree in psychology or social work and a license from the state. Clinical experience required. This position reports to our lead LCPC.

This position is grant funded under our School Based Health Center: Made possible by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) competitive grant funding, the School Based Health Center continues to expand in the scope of services provided with diligent providers passionate about helping populations in need of services including primary care, acute medical care, medication assisted treatment (opioid addiction), medical cannabis card applicants, communicable disease testing and treatment, mental health support, individual counseling, and so much more! After our School Based Health Center received official notification of certification from IDPH, the staff has continued to bring affordable, accessible services to students of Douglas County school districts and their household members.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to determine their status
• Develop a course of therapy for treatment
• Meet with patients regularly and provide them with the tools they need to overcome their issues
• Provide references to other healthcare providers, such as psychiatrists
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• Regular predictable attendance is required.
• State counseling license
• Clinical experience
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and listening skills
• Ability to use telehealth platforms effectively

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in counseling-related courses.
• Proficient in numerous local languages preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Committed to delivering culturally congruent treatment.
• Strong, demonstratable community orientation.
• Empathic, sensitive, and driven to foster healing.
• Experience in school-age therapy practices including play therapy.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• DCHD is a smoke free and drug-free workplace in compliance with federal guidelines.
• Typical office setting with minimal noise.

The Douglas County Health Department is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Our employment practices are rooted in our dedication to equal opportunity for all individuals. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment decisions at the Douglas County Health Department are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to the above-listed characteristics. We provide a work environment free of harassment and retaliation and ensure compliance with all applicable laws that protect the rights of applicants and employees. Our policies reflect and affirm the department's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at 217-253-4137 X 1207.