Employment Opportunities

Family Counseling Service is a well-established, community-based mental health agency whose services make a difference in people’s lives every day. We offer extremely rewarding employment opportunities and the chance to strengthen families and communities by helping people develop the skills they need to be successful in life. FCS is a growing, dynamic organization serving children, adolescents and adults in a wide variety of settings and treatment modalities. We currently have a great team of dedicated professionals and are looking to add further experience to that team.

In addition to providing community services since 1925, FCS has developed a robust and comprehensive clinical internship program. As a training organization, FCS focuses heavily on professional development and adheres to the values of “we teach, we learn, we develop expertise.” For Students and new Clinicians, FCS provides weekly clinical supervision, consultation, and advanced training opportunities with the focus of each clinician obtaining the highest level of licensure or specialization applicable. FCS is dedicated to providing quality personal and professional services for everyone the organization serves, with an emphasis on being a highly desirable place to work.

FCS invites you to apply to join our team of Behavioral Healthcare and mentoring professionals. We are currently seeking new full-time licensed or registered Clinicians at both our Aurora and Oswego offices. The agency is comprised of Clinicians and Administrative Employees who work together within a supportive team environment. FCS provides administrative support for marketing and referrals, scheduling appointments, onsite billing and credentialing. Both early career and seasoned professionals are encouraged to apply.

Behavioral Health Therapist Responsibilities:

• The provision of behavioral health counseling and education services to agency clients. This will include assessment, treatment planning, individual, family, and group services.
• Most therapists will be expected to work in a variety of agency programs and in various settings, both in and out of the agency office.
• This position will also be expected to do community presentations and education programs as required by the company.

Schedule:

Position hours include availability for 3 evenings (from 3pm to close) or 2 evenings and Saturdays (9am to close) as well as daytime hours for Violence Intervention Services and School-Based Behavioral Health Services.

Benefits:

(For full-time employees)

• Group Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HMO and PPO options available for employee and family members
• Dental Insurance – HMO and PPO options available for employee and family members
• Vision Insurance – Available for employee and family members
• Employer sponsored life Insurance – employee only coverage
• Employee sponsored Life Insurance – available for employee and family members
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrued each pay period, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service
• 401K Matching after 6 months – 100% match up to 6% of income
• Free membership at Fox Fitness
• AFLAC benefit options
• Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Free continuing education seminars (CEU’s) – a value up to $1000 every 2 years
• Free Supervision for licensure (1 hour per week, a $2600 value)

Therapist Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• Detail oriented
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field from a clinical program at an accredited school.
• License not required to apply. If not currently licensed, it will be required to obtain your LCP or LSW license within a specified amount of time after hire date that will be agreed upon with your supervisor.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should please email your cover letter and resume to Stephanie Lilly at slilly@aurorafcs.org. Or feel free to give us a call at (630) 844-2662 to learn more about working at FCS.

School-Based Therapist Responsibilities:

• The provision of behavioral health counseling to clients at their school placement. This will include assessment, treatment planning, individual, and group services.
• Current school partnerships include Aurora School Districts 131 and 129 and Oswego School District 308.
• This position will also be expected to do community presentations and education programs as required by the company.

Schedule:

Position hours include availability for 1 evening (from 3pm to close) per week and daytime hours (7:45am to 3pm).

Benefits:

(For full-time employees)

• Group Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HMO and PPO options available for employee and family members
• Dental Insurance – HMO and PPO options available for employee and family members
• Vision Insurance – Available for employee and family members
• Employer sponsored life Insurance – employee only coverage
• Employee sponsored Life Insurance – available for employee and family members
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrued each pay period, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service
• 401K Matching after 6 months – 100% match up to 6% of income
• Free membership at Fox Fitness
• AFLAC benefit options
• Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Free continuing education seminars (CEU’s) – a value up to $1000 every 2 years
• Free Supervision for licensure (1 hour per week, a $2600 value)

Therapist Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• Detail oriented
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field from a clinical program at an accredited school.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting and play therapy training preferred.
• License not required to apply. If not currently licensed, it will be required to obtain your LCP or LSW license within a specified amount of time after hire date that will be agreed upon with your supervisor.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should please email your cover letter and resume to Stephanie Lilly at slilly@aurorafcs.org. Or feel free to give us a call at (630) 844-2662 to learn more about working at FCS.

FCS is seeking to hire at least one individual to fill this position.

Position Description: Provide behavioral health diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling, and case management services to engage clients in services, remove barriers to successful treatment, and assist clients with connecting to necessary services. Populations served will include children, adolescents, and adults. Some evening and/or weekend (Saturday) availability required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience working with child & adolescent clients is preferred
• Clinical licensure is preferred but not required (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred but not required
• Experience with Medicaid Rule 132 guidelines is helpful

If you are interested in working with us, please fill out the form below.