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-timeThornton • 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 while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Proficient in clinical documentation, treatment planning, and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.

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Licensed To Practice In Illinois Or IndianaMaster's Degree In Psychology, Social Work, Or Mental Health CounselingClinical Documentation SkillsCrisis Assessment And InterventionTelehealth Service Provision

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningPsycho-Diagnostic AssessmentBehavioral Health IntegrationMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyDocumentation ComplianceCrisis InterventionCare CoordinationTherapy Service Scheduling

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Clinical PracticeMental HealthHIPAA ComplianceTelehealthMultidisciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide effective individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Complete clinical documentation within 24–48 hours of services
Work with clients to determine realistic psychotherapy goals
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 and care coordination to achieve optimal health outcomes
Integrate behavioral health and medical care while complying with local, state, and federal regulations
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
Effective communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
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, per state guidelines
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 (face-to-face) and telehealth (audio and visual) services
Skilled at establishing and maintaining positive and effective work relationships
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify at least 30 hours in the schedule to provide therapy services
Typical start time: 9 AM (varies)
Typical end time: 7 PM (varies)

Benefits

Comp & perks

$500 sign-on bonus
Flexible schedule
Work-life balance
Low-stress work environment
Ability to set your work hours
Supervision to work toward licensure
Professional growth opportunities
Telehealth work when approved