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

Core Competencies

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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 conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.

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Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health CounselingLicense to Practice in Illinois or Indiana (LMFT, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW)Experience Supporting Male Youth and Adult Mental-Health NeedsEffective Communication SkillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyClinical DocumentationPsycho-Diagnostic AssessmentsTreatment Plan DevelopmentCrisis AssessmentBehavioral Health IntegrationTelehealth ServicesOngoing Clinical AssessmentsCare CoordinationConfidential Case Management

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Skills

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceClinical PracticeMental HealthBehavioral HealthCaregiver TrainingMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationTherapy ServicesEmotional ExpressionSocial DevelopmentBehavioral Concerns

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 treatment plans collaboratively with patients
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 within established requirements
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 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, 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
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to provide in-office (face-to-face) and telehealth (audio and visual) services
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Availability 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
Work remotely when approved
Opportunity to set your work hours
Supervision to work toward licensure
Professional growth opportunities