Mental Health Therapist – Specializing in Male Youth/Adult Mental Health

Elevation Individual and Family Therapy

. Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeOlympia Fields • 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 HIPAA regulations. Proficient in coordinating care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes.

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PsychotherapyClinical DocumentationCrisis AssessmentLicensure in Illinois or IndianaMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Psycho-Diagnostic AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentClinical AssessmentBehavioral Health IntegrationTelehealth Services

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in PsychologyLMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CounselingCare CoordinationHIPAA ComplianceYouth Mental HealthClinical Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Complete clinical documentation within 24–48 hours of services
Establish realistic psychotherapy goals with clients
Participate in supervision toward licensure
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
Train parents, staff, and caregivers
Coordinate services with other professionals
Prepare and present client 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 applicable regulations
Attend staff meetings, conferences, and training
Maintain confidential clinical records in compliance with HIPAA
Support leadership with special projects and perform other assigned duties

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, 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 services
Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships
Ability 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 work option when approved
Professional supervision toward licensure
Staff/program-related training and conferences