Mental Health Counselor, Contractor - The Chicago Lighthouse

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide counseling services and mental health support to clients of the Chicago Lighthouse and all related activities therewith.

&nb...REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed in Illinois as clinical (or counseling) psychologist or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist required;

Degree in clinical psychology, counseling, social work or marriage and family therapy from an accredited program required;

Experience working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired in a professional capacity preferred;

Experience providing individual, group, marriage and family therapy, preferably to individuals who are blind or visually impaired;

At least two years licensed clinical experience in active psychotherapy service delivery required;

Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;

Possess a strong ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate various activities to meet deadlines;  

Membership in appropriate professional organizations preferred;

Full disclosure of any conflicts of interest or ethical issues related to the assumption of the position;

Successful completion of a background check;

Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) preferred;

Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or have multiple disabilities is essential.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.