Mental Health Therapist – Specializing in Male Youth/Adult

Elevation Individual and Family Therapy

. Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeSouth Holland • 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, developing treatment plans, and conducting clinical assessments while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Proficient in coordinating care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support mental health needs.

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PsychotherapyClinical DocumentationTreatment Plan DevelopmentCrisis AssessmentLicensure in Illinois or Indiana

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Hard Skills

Psycho-Diagnostic AssessmentBehavioral Health Care CoordinationTelehealth Service DeliveryClinical Practice TheoriesMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CounselingClinical DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceCaregiver TrainingYouth Mental Health Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Complete clinical documentation within 24–48 hours of services
Determine realistic psychotherapy goals with clients
Participate in supervision toward licensure
Assess patient needs and develop and implement treatment plans
Provide parent, staff, and caregiver training
Coordinate services with other professionals
Conduct initial psycho-diagnostic assessments
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 coordination and integrated behavioral-health/medical care
Maintain HIPAA-compliant confidential clinical records
Attend staff and program meetings, conferences, and training
Cooperate with leadership on special projects
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 Illinois or Indiana: LMFT, LPC, LSW, LCPC, or LCSW; or licensure eligible
License-eligible individuals must apply for licensure within 60 days of becoming eligible
Experience supporting male youth and adult mental-health needs, including emotional expression, social development, and behavioral concerns
Effective communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Thorough understanding of clinical-practice and business-operation practices, theories, and policies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to provide appropriate in-office and telehealth service modalities
Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships
Ability to identify at least 30 hours in the schedule for therapy services
Availability generally from 9 AM to 7 PM, varying by schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

$500 sign-on bonus
Flexible schedule
Work-life balance / low-stress environment
Ability to set your work hours
Telehealth (audio and visual) work option when approved
Professional supervision toward licensure
Staff/program meetings, conferences, and training as needed