About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Mental Health Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Careertakes is assisting a confidential client hiring Mental Health Counselors for an Intensive In-Home program serving children, adolescents, and families. This role provides evidence-based, home-based clinical services aimed at preventing out-of-home placements.

• Deliver intensive, home-based therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide ongoing case management.
• Use evidence-based models (TFCBT, PCIT, ESFT) in treatment and apply clinical best practices.
• Coordinate with caregivers, schools, and community providers to support client goals and safety planning.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and data tracking.
• Participate in supervision, case consultation, and professional development activities.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain appropriate boundaries while working in community and home settings.

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related human services field preferred. Bachelors-level candidates will be considered with at least 2 years’ experience working with child/adolescent mental health populations.
• Newly provisionally licensed clinicians (LCSWA, LCMHCA) or recent graduates seeking provisional licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children/adolescents and families preferred if holding a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience or interest in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or Eco-Systemic Family Therapy (ESFT) is a strong plus.
• Strong documentation, time management, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client homes (if providing in-person services). Remote/telehealth work may be part of the role where allowed.

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Preferred / Additional Skills

• Experience working in community-based, home, or intensive service settings.
• Familiarity with provisional licensure processes and openness to supervision toward full licensure.
• Empathy, cultural humility, and ability to engage families from diverse backgrounds.
• Comfort with electronic health records and outcome measurement tools.

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated compensation: $58,574 per year (estimated).
• Location: Mundelein, IL — role includes intensive in-home services and includes REMOTE/telehealth components where appropriate.
• Employment type: Full-time (typical), with supervision provided toward licensure.

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Why Join This Team

• Supervision toward licensure and structured training in evidence-based treatment models (TFCBT, PCIT, ESFT).
• Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team committed to outcomes and professional growth.
• Meaningful work preventing out-of-home placement and supporting whole-family stability.

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Confidentiality & Employer

This posting is managed by Careertakes on behalf of a confidential client in Healthcare & Mental Health Services. All references to the original employer name have been replaced with "confidential client" in this listing.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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