About This Role
This counselor role at the Charleston Job Corps Center involves providing mental health support to young people in a residential job training environment. You'll work full-time shifts from 10am to 7pm, Sunday through Thursday, giving you consistent weekday evenings and weekends off. Your day-to-day responsibilities include individual and group counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and collaborating with educational and vocational staff to support student success. The position offers a competitive salary of $44,761 annually plus comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement planning, and paid time off. This role suits compassionate professionals who work well with youth populations, stay calm under pressure, and are committed to helping others overcome personal challenges while pursuing education and career goals.
$25–$45/hr
Hospital ER
Days / Nights
Therapy license
$44,761.60 annually
Local, Dedicated
Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid time off
Location & Routes
- Region: Illinois statewide
- Route type: Local, Dedicated
Benefits & Bonuses
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active state license in good standing (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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SALARY: $44,761.60 annually Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Sunday - Thursday (10am-7pm) Our staff also enjoy these
benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance Short & long-term disability 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development assistance Career advancement opportunities MTC is proud to operate the Charleston Job Corps Center in Charleston, WV where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team! What you will be doing: You’ll be responsible for the planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students, in compliance with government and management directives. Essential functions:
- Review detailed background file, conduct personal interviews and assessments as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student
- Maintain individual folder on each assigned student
- Provide direct aid to students with personal needs or problems, sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves or UA retrievals, Prepare UA reports and leave forms, verify required information in accordance with PRH and MTC requirements
- Provide continuous educational, CTT, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned student’s stay.
- Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in student’s specific development program, coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain up to date documentation, case notes and records using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation
- Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems; evaluate results and take remedial action as warranted; participate as a member of the mental health team. Refer students to other program areas such as transfers, extension or advanced programs, and college placement Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one (1) year experience in counseling or related field required.
- Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency required.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [ ] or . Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here [