Adolescent Mood Disorder Therapist

Mental Health Counselor

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL | Teen & Young Adult Outpatient Treatment Center

Schedule:Full Time | Monday to Friday | 3 Evenings Per Week - No Weekends

About the Role

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will provide evidence-based treatment and care for adolescents struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will oversee a designated case load of clients, conduct group and individual therapy sessions, and monitor and manage their treatment plans and progress.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that is addressing the mental health crisis impacting today's generation of adolescents. You will work with a team of passionate and supportive professionals who are committed to helping young individuals overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.

Your Impact

You will make a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents and their families by providing compassionate and personalized care that nurtures their personal growth and well-being. You will help them develop the skills and resilience they need to cope with their substance use and mental health issues and empower them to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Who You Are

• You are a licensed or provisionally licensed clinician (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW, ALMFT)
• You have previous experience in substance abuse treatment.
• You have strong clinical skills in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and documentation.
• You are passionate about working with adolescents and have a genuine interest in their development and recovery.
• You have experience with a treatment facility in a detox or residential setting (Preferred but not required)

Who We Are

We are Sandstone Care, a leading provider of adolescent outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We are on a mission to transform the lives of young individuals and their families by offering comprehensive and holistic care that addresses their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. We believe in the power of human connection, compassion, and hope, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment where our clients can heal and thrive. We are more than just a treatment center; we are a community of dedicated professionals who share a common vision and purpose.

Support for You Personally and Professionally

We believe in supporting our team members holistically. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits that contribute to your personal and professional growth and development, such as:

• Four Weeks of Paid Days Off per Calendar Year: We value work-life balance and time for rejuvenation.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching.
• Continued Education and CEU Support: We foster your professional growth and development.
• Clinical Supervision at No Cost: We provide the support you need to excel in your role.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• $60,000-$74,000 Annual Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Your health and well-being are a priority to us.
• Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: We provide added security for you and your loved ones.
• 401k Program with up to a 5% Match: Secure your financial future with our retirement plan.

Employee Experience

At Sandstone Care, we value our people. That's why we offer them competitive compensation, generous benefits, and realistic workloads. We know that happy employees provide better client care and achieve more in their careers. Whatever your role is in our mental health team at Sandstone Care, our clients rely on us to create a culture where you can flourish and help them do the same.

We understand that working in mental health can be challenging and stressful. That's why we embrace our core values of diversity, inclusion, equity, compassion, and empowerment not only with our clients, but also with ourselves. Our employees have clear opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We have built a culture that recognizes that our employees are our leaders.