Counselor - Full-time / Part-time

Neurorestorative Carbondale is currently seeking a Counselor for our Adolsecent and Support Living Programs.

Founded in 1977, Neurorestorative Carbondale was the first dedicated after-hospital rehabiliatation program in the country for persons and adolsecents with brain injuries and has continued as a leader in the field for more than 37 years.

Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support individuals with disabilities; children with emotional, behavioral or medical complexities; children and adults with brain injury. As a Counselor with Neurorestorative you’ll be one of those special people.

For Neurorestorative and The MENTOR Network, a Counselor is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day.

Neurorestorative is seeking a Counselor to provide counseling to individuals and/or families using multiple forms of therapeutic approaches, including psycho-educational models and medical/illness models of assessment and diagnosis. The Counselor works with individuals and/or families to address such issues such as depression, addiction and substance abuse, stress, and problems with self-esteem. This role may also help with job and vocational concerns or parenting.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in human services field required
• At least two years experience required and LCSW or LCPC, CRC required.
• Experience working with children and adults with behavioral issues and disabilities.
• Ability to pass IDPH and DCFS fingerprinting
• Ability to pass drug screen and physical
• Current Valid Illinois Drivers License
• Acceptable driving record.

Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.

EOE/AAE