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-timeDolton • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in providing psychotherapy, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalPsychotherapyClinical DocumentationCrisis AssessmentTreatment Planning

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Psycho-Diagnostic AssessmentTreatment ImplementationCare CoordinationTelehealth ServicesClinical Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in PsychologyLicense to Practice in Illinois or Indiana

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CounselingBehavioral HealthHIPAA ComplianceClient CollaborationYouth Mental Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Complete clinical documentation within 24–48 hours of services
Collaborate with clients to establish 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 coordination and integrated behavioral-health and medical care
Attend staff and program meetings, conferences, and training
Maintain confidential clinical case information and HIPAA-compliant treatment records
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 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
Experience supporting male youth and adult mental-health needs, including emotional expression, social development, and behavioral concerns
Effective communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in clinical practice and business operations
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to provide appropriate in-office and telehealth service modalities
Skilled at maintaining positive work relationships with coworkers, clients, providers, and business partners
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
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 work environment
Ability to set your work hours
Telehealth work option when approved
Full-time employment