Mental Health Therapist – Specializing in Male Youth/Adult

Elevation Individual and Family Therapy

. Provide effective individual, family, and group psychotherapy .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeOak Lawn • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychotherapy, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans while ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficient in clinical documentation, care coordination, and effective communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In PsychologyLicense To Practice In Illinois Or IndianaPsychotherapyClinical DocumentationCrisis Assessment

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyClinical DocumentationPsycho-Diagnostic AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentCare CoordinationTelehealth ServicesBehavioral Health IntegrationRegulatory ComplianceProblem-SolvingAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Clinical PracticeMental Health CounselingTherapy ServicesConfidentialityHIPAA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide effective individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Complete clinical documentation within 24–48 hours of services
Work with clients to establish realistic psychotherapy goals
Participate in supervision toward licensure
Assess patient needs and devise and implement treatment
Provide parent, staff, and caregiver training
Coordinate services with other professionals
Conduct initial psycho-diagnostic assessments
Develop and implement collaborative treatment plans
Perform ongoing clinical assessments of progress, treatment effectiveness, barriers, and recommendations
Conduct crisis assessments and provide appropriate interventions
Prepare and present progress reports in multidisciplinary team settings
Provide care and care coordination to achieve optimal health outcomes
Integrate behavioral health and medical care while complying with local, state, and federal regulations
Attend staff and program meetings, conferences, and training
Cooperate with leadership on special projects
Maintain confidential clinical case information and HIPAA-compliant treatment records
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related mental health field
Master’s level degree from an accredited college or university
License to practice in the State of Illinois or Indiana (LMFT, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW) or licensure eligible
License-eligible individuals must apply for licensure within 60 days of becoming eligible according to state guidelines
Effective communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in clinical practice and business operations
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to determine and provide appropriate service modality and setting, including in-office and telehealth
Skilled at establishing and maintaining positive work relationships
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Availability to identify at least 30 hours in the schedule for therapy services

Benefits

Comp & perks

$500 sign-on bonus
Flexible schedule
Work-life balance and low-stress environment
Ability to set your work hours
Telehealth (audio and visual) option when approved