Student Wellness Clinician — Forest Park, IL at Proviso

About the Role

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking a Student Wellness Clinician to provide specialized therapeutic and behavioral health support within our high school environment. This role is intentionally distinct from traditional School Social Worker or School Counselor positions. As a licensed clinical provider, you will serve as a dedicated resource for students, offering assessment, therapeutic intervention, crisis support, and care coordination.

The ideal candidate is a skilled adolescent clinician capable of building trust with students in a high school setting. You will deliver clinically sound, developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care to students navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, emotional dysregulation, and other complex challenges. Your primary focus will be on licensed clinical wellness and behavioral health services, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive academically and personally.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates should apply online at applitrack.com. All applicants must complete a District application to be considered. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted for selected qualified candidates. A qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. The Superintendent will make final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education, and the results of required background checks and employment processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.

Work location

Work model: On-site

U.S. Bank, 7525, Madison Street, Forest Park, Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60130, United States

Forest Park, Illinois

Key Responsibilities

check_circleProvide individual, group, and family-based therapeutic support to high school students
check_circleConduct clinical screenings, psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and wellness evaluations
check_circleDevelop and monitor individualized clinical support or treatment plans for students
check_circleProvide crisis assessment, safety planning, and post-crisis follow-up for students
check_circleCoordinate referrals to outside mental health providers, hospitals, and crisis teams
check_circleCollaborate with school staff, families, and community providers to ensure care coordination
check_circleMaintain timely and confidential documentation in accordance with district procedures and laws

Requirements

verifiedMaster's degree or higher in social work, counseling, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or related mental health field
verifiedCurrent clinical or professional license, or eligibility for licensure, in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
verifiedExperience providing direct mental health, counseling, therapy, or behavioral health services to adolescents
verifiedTraining or experience in clinical assessment, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, treatment planning, and documentation
verifiedKnowledge of adolescent development, trauma-informed care, mandated reporting, confidentiality, family systems, and culturally responsive practice
verifiedSuccessful completion of all district-required background checks and employment requirements

Nice to Have

Independent clinical licensure. Three or more years of experience providing clinical services to adolescents. Experience in a high school, school-based health center, community mental health agency, hospital-based adolescent program, youth-serving nonprofit, or other adolescent clinical setting. Training in evidence-informed approaches such as CBT, DBT skills, trauma-focused interventions, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, grief support, or family engagement. Experience with suicide risk assessment, crisis response, safety planning, and re-entry support. Familiarity with FERPA, HIPAA where applicable, Section 504, special education processes, and school-based confidentiality considerations. Bilingual or multilingual ability, depending on district needs.

Company

Proviso Township Schools

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Open Roles

Proviso Township Schools operates within the Education Administration Programs sector, delivering comprehensive educational services to students and families in the Proviso Township area. The organization manages a network of schools dedicated to fostering academic growth, character development, and community engagement across its district. By maintaining a focus on curriculum excellence and student support systems, the district aims to prepare learners for future academic and professional success. The institution serves a diverse population, prioritizing equitable access to quality education and resources for all enrolled students. As a key educational entity in the region, Proviso Township Schools collaborates with local stakeholders to enhance learning environments and uphold high standards of instruction.

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Skills, education and keywords

Skills: LCS, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy.

Education: Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, or related mental health field required.

Frequently asked questions about Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider at Proviso Township Schools

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Day-to-day, the Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider at Proviso Township Schools will provide individual, group, and family-based therapeutic support to high school students; conduct clinical screenings, psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and wellness evaluations; develop and monitor individualized clinical support or treatment plans for students; and provide crisis assessment, safety planning, and post-crisis follow-up for students.

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To qualify for the Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider at Proviso Township Schools position, applicants should have: Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or related mental health field; Current clinical or professional license, or eligibility for licensure, in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent); Experience providing direct mental health, counseling, therapy, or behavioral health services to adolescents; Training or experience in clinical assessment, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, treatment planning, and documentation; Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma-informed care, mandated reporting, confidentiality, family systems, and culturally responsive practice; and Successful completion of all district-required background checks and employment requirements.

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Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider at Proviso Township Schools is based in U.S. Bank, 7525, Madison Street, Forest Park, Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60130, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Proviso Township Schools has listed this Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider role as on-site.

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Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider at Proviso Township Schools typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider at Proviso Township Schools include LCS; LCPC; LPC; LMHC; LMFT; CBT; DBT; and Trauma-Focused Interventions.

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Educational requirements for this role: Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, or related mental health field required.

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Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider at Proviso Township Schools is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

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Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider

Student Wellness Clinician – Licensed Clinical Provider

About the Role

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