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-timeUniversity Park • 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 psychotherapy, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans while ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In PsychologyLicense To Practice In Illinois Or IndianaExperience Supporting Male Youth And Adult Mental-Health NeedsProficiency In Microsoft Office SuiteEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyClinical DocumentationPsycho-Diagnostic AssessmentsTreatment Plan DevelopmentCrisis AssessmentBehavioral Health IntegrationCare CoordinationTelehealth Service ProvisionOngoing Clinical AssessmentsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CounselingClinical PracticeHIPAA ComplianceTherapeutic GoalsMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

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 to achieve optimal health outcomes
Integrate behavioral health and medical care while complying with applicable 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 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 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 determine and provide appropriate service modality and setting, including in-office and telehealth
Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to 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