Community Youth Network·Grayslake, Illinois
The therapist provides direct mental health services to clients through in-person and telehealth platforms. Responsibilities include preparing assessments, documenting client services, and linking clients to ancillary resources.
CYN Counseling Center Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children and families?
Do you want to be a part of an organization growing to meet the increasing mental health needs in our community?
If so, CYN Counseling Center may be the perfect fit for you!
We are seeing an experienced Mental Health Therapist to join our team.
Candidates who are fully bi-lingual in English/Spanish are preferred.
We are a nonprofit, community-based counseling agency that offers therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and community education to people of all ages.
For over 40 years, CYN’s collaborative team has provided critical services that change the lives of thousands.
Job Responsibilities: Delivers direct services to clients; occasional necessary indirect services, such as case management.
Provides direct therapy services in-person or via telehealth platforms.
Prepares assessments, case notes, and any other written reports as necessary, documenting all client services.
Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
Refers/links clients to ancillary services.
Required & Preferred Experience: Master's degree in a behavioral or social science (social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling and guidance, social work, etc.) required.
Candidates with LCSW, LCPC, LSW, or LPC licensure preferred, however non-licensed candidates with Masters degree in related fields will be considered.
Minimum of one year counseling/therapy experience preferred.
Candidates who are bi-lingual in Spanish are preferred.
A Master's degree in a behavioral or social science is required, with licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LSW, or LPC) preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and at least one year of counseling experience are highly desired.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.