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

Elevation Individual and Family Therapy

. Provide effective individual, family, and group psychotherapy .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy, with a strong focus on developing and implementing treatment plans and conducting clinical assessments. Holds a relevant master's degree and licensure in mental health, with effective communication and organizational skills to support diverse client needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In PsychologyLicense To Practice In Illinois Or IndianaPsychotherapy Goal SettingCrisis Assessment And InterventionClinical Documentation

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningPsycho-Diagnostic AssessmentCare CoordinationTelehealth Service ModalitiesBehavioral Health IntegrationDocumentation ComplianceCrisis InterventionAnalytical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailRelationship BuildingDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CounselingClinical PracticeHIPAA ComplianceYouth Mental HealthBehavioral Concerns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide effective 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 and medical care
Attend staff and program meetings, conferences, and training
Cooperate with leadership on special projects
Maintain confidential clinical case information and HIPAA-compliant treatment records
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 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, analytical, and decision-making 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 determine and 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 (audio and visual) work option when approved