Mental Health Therapist – Specializing in Male Youth/Adult

Elevation Individual and Family Therapy

. Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy .

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

Core Competencies

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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 HIPAA regulations. Proficient in coordinating care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support client mental health needs.

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

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyClinical DocumentationPsycho-Diagnostic AssessmentsTreatment PlansCare CoordinationTelehealth Service ModalitiesBehavioral Health IntegrationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDecision-Making SkillsAbility To Establish Positive Work Relationships

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteRelated Software

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CounselingClinical PracticeBehavioral HealthHIPAA ComplianceYouth Mental Health

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 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 coordination and integrated behavioral-health/medical care
Attend staff and program meetings, conferences, and training
Cooperate with leadership on special projects
Maintain confidential clinical records in compliance with HIPAA
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, per state guidelines
Experience supporting male youth and adult mental-health needs, including emotional expression, social development, and behavioral concerns
Thorough understanding of clinical-practice and business-operation practices, theories, and policies
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Effective communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers
Ability to provide appropriate in-office and telehealth service modalities
Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships
Must identify at least 30 hours in the schedule to provide therapy services

Benefits

Comp & perks

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