Mental Health Therapist – Specializing in Male Youth/Adult

Elevation Individual and Family Therapy

. Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeSteger • 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 ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.

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

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyTreatment Plan DevelopmentClinical AssessmentPsycho-Diagnostic AssessmentBehavioral Health IntegrationTelehealth ServicesMicrosoft Office SuiteRegulatory ComplianceCare CoordinationDocumentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CounselingClinical PracticeYouth Mental HealthEmotional ExpressionSocial DevelopmentBehavioral ConcernsHIPAA ComplianceMultidisciplinary TeamCaregiver TrainingSupervision Toward Licensure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Complete clinical documentation within 24–48 hours of services
Collaborate with clients to establish realistic psychotherapy goals
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 and care coordination within established requirements
Integrate behavioral health and medical care while maintaining regulatory compliance
Attend staff and program meetings, conferences, and training
Contribute to special projects and other assigned duties
Maintain confidential clinical case information and HIPAA-compliant records

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
Experience supporting male youth and adult mental-health needs, including emotional expression, social development, and behavioral concerns
Effective communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in clinical practice and business operations
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to provide appropriate in-office and telehealth services
Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Must identify at least 30 hours in the schedule to provide therapy services

Benefits

Comp & perks

$500 sign-on bonus
Flexible schedule
Work remotely when approved
Opportunity to set your work hours
Healthy work-life balance
Low-stress work environment
Supervision to work toward licensure