School Counselor / Staff Therapist

School Counselor / Staff Therapist Full-Time | W-2 Position Transcend Counseling Chicago is seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker (LSW)/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve in a dual role as a part-time School Counselor and part-time Staff Therapist. This position is ideal for clinicians who enjoy variety in their work or who love school-based counseling and are seeking a blend of in-school services and private practice clients. Position Overview This role combines school-based mental health services with outpatient therapy in a supportive group practice setting. School Counselor (2 days per week) The School Counselor will work under a year-long contract with a local parochial school, providing comprehensive mental health services to youth ages 5–15, and their families, during the school day. Responsibilities may include individual counseling, case management, IEP development, coordination with home school mental health staff, aid in working with emotionally/behaviorally challenged youth in their classrooms, and facilitation of social-emotional and evidence-based groups. Work hours will conform to school expectations; typically 8am - 4pm, with some variance for special events or presentations. Staff Therapist (3 days per week) The Staff Therapist will market to, develop, and maintain a caseload of 15 private practice clients, including primarily children and adolescents, with some parent work. This portion of the role includes afternoon, evening and potentially weekend hours, in office, and will be based out of Transcend Counseling Chicago’s Bucktown and Humboldt Park offices. Position Details • Structure: Full-time W-2 position (expect 40 hours/week) • Anticipated Start Date: Flexible • Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000 • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with match, and supervised hours toward licensure. • Time Off: 4 weeks of paid vacation annually Required Qualifications • Master’s degree in Social Work (LSW required) • Experience working with children and adolescents • Experience facilitating groups or providing presentations • Availability to work evenings and weekends Preferred Qualifications • Experience providing mental health services in a school setting Key Responsibilities • Provide psychotherapy services in an outpatient setting, including evenings and weekends • Deliver Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions and therapeutic services on-site at a local parochial school two days per week • Facilitate groups and provide community education for parents and school staff • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation • Collaborate with Transcend Counseling Chicago’s administrative and clinical teams Our Values At Transcend Counseling Chicago, we are committed to providing high-quality, ethical, and responsible mental health services to the greater Chicago community. Our core values include: • Equity and justice • Personal and professional growth • Open and honest communication • Teamwork and warmth • Ethical excellence • Respect and compassion for self and others We value caring, direct communication and believe every team member’s voice matters. We expect all employees to act with integrity, and in return, we strive to provide a supportive, ethical, and growth-oriented workplace with fair compensation and benefits in a setting that feels both professional and uniquely welcoming. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] . Apply tot his job