Guidance Counselors for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 8%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 82%
- Doctorate
- 8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Chicago Public Schools
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 4, 2026
Guidance Counselor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $51,623 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,467 – $62,753 yearly
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Mobile Crisis Counselor
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsProfessional School Counselor – Grades 9-12
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSchool Counseling CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementEducational Counseling ExperienceSubstance Use Disorder Counselor - CADC
Maywood, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationQIDP CertificationSchool Counseling CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCADC+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSchool Counselor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
School Counseling CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsRelationship ManagementCounselor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipDocument ReviewDocument Quality ChecksDocumentation ReviewsSubstance Abuse Counselor Cadc
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCADCCounseling CertificationCPRSubstance Abuse Counseling CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipIndividual Group CounselingIndividual TherapyIndividual CounselingCase Management
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What's the average time to fill a guidance counselor role?
The average time to fill a guidance counselor role is 18 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do guidance counselors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a guidance counselor include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guidance counselors?
Common licenses or certifications for guidance counselors include: School Counseling Certification, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to guidance counselors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guidance counselors include: school counselor, professional school counselor – grades 9-12 and counselor.
What level of education is common for a guidance counselor?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a guidance counselor in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guidance counselor?
Most guidance counselors have 12 years of professional experience.
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