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-timeOak Forest • 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 enhance patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In PsychologyLicense To Practice In Illinois Or IndianaPsychotherapyCrisis AssessmentClinical Documentation

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyPsycho-Diagnostic AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationCare CoordinationTelehealth Service Modalities

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Clinical PracticeBehavioral HealthHIPAA ComplianceMental Health CounselingFamily Therapy

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
Assess progress, treatment effectiveness, barriers, and recommendations
Perform crisis assessments and appropriate interventions
Prepare and present progress reports in multidisciplinary team settings
Provide care coordination and integrated behavioral-health and medical care
Attend staff and program meetings, conferences, and training
Cooperate on special projects and other assigned duties
Maintain confidential clinical case information and HIPAA-compliant treatment 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 Illinois or Indiana (LMFT, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW) or licensure eligible
License-eligible individuals must apply for licensure within 60 days of becoming eligible, per state guidelines
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, and decision-making skills
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
Availability to identify at least 30 hours in the schedule for therapy services
Applicants of all genders are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

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