CBT Counselor (Temporary) (52239)
WESTCARE INC·Chicago, Illinois
WESTCARE INC·Chicago, Illinois
The role involves facilitating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group sessions and providing individual counseling and case management services. Responsibilities include maintaining client treatment files and coordinating with the criminal justice system and community resources.
The person in this position will be responsible for providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group sessions. Essential job functions include those listed below. Essential Job Functions: Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program. Facilitate groups (specifically CBT), family groups, and assist clients of the program. Deliver individual and group counseling services, case management services, education and community outreach services, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources. Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested. Participate in facilitating ancillary services, e.g., family support groups, family education groups, continuing care, networking with community agencies, developing and updating referral and resource information, etc. Supervise the maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation. Provide general client supervision, including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities. Prepare client progress reports, when necessary. Interact with the criminal justice system and/or referral sources, when necessary. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. Perform any other duties as assigned. QualificationsCertifications/Licenses: None required for this position Education: Masters or bachelors degree is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience and Competencies: Experience with cognitive behavioral therapy curriculum Bilingual is preferred Knowledge of the criminal justice system Must be highly organized, detail focused, and have excellent time management Must possess strong computer skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to pass background check Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion Ability to work well in a team environment Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality Must have professional appearance and demeanor Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, first aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in a professional setting or in schools and communities. Some outdoor activities may be required. Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation: Physical Demands: Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required, which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved verbal de-escalation techniques. Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication. Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employees essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility. The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee. Mental Demands: Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions. Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions. Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings. The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations through the use of approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.
A high school diploma is required, though a bachelor's or master's degree is preferred. Candidates should have experience with CBT curriculum and the ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.
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.
