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-timeChicago Ridge • 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 maintaining compliance with regulations. Proficient in coordinating care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support client needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In PsychologyLicense To Practice In Illinois Or IndianaPsychotherapyClinical DocumentationCrisis Assessment

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyClinical DocumentationPsycho-Diagnostic AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentCare CoordinationTelehealth ServicesBehavioral Health IntegrationProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CounselingClinical PracticeHIPAA ComplianceMultidisciplinary TeamService Modality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Complete clinical documentation within 24–48 hours of services
Establish 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
Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Attend staff and program meetings, conferences, and training
Support leadership with 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 Illinois or Indiana (LMFT, LPC, LSW, LCPC, or 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 skills
Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in clinical practice and business operations
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to determine and provide appropriate service modality and setting, including in-office and telehealth
Skilled at establishing and maintaining positive work relationships
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving 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
Low-stress work environment
Therapist sets work hours
Telehealth (audio and visual) work option when appropriate
Professional supervision toward licensure
Staff/program meetings, conferences, and training as needed and required