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-timeTinley 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 maintaining compliance with regulations. Proficient in delivering both in-office and telehealth services, with strong communication and organizational skills.

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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 CoordinationCrisis AssessmentBehavioral-Health IntegrationTelehealth ServicesAnalytical SkillsAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteTelehealth Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFTLPCLSWLCPCLCSW

Industry Keywords

Clinical PracticeMental Health CounselingHIPAA ComplianceBehavioral HealthPatient Needs Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Complete clinical documentation within 24–48 hours of services
Determine 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 and HIPAA requirements
Attend staff and program meetings, conferences, and training
Cooperate with leadership on special projects
Maintain confidential clinical case information and treatment-progress 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
Thorough understanding of clinical-practice and business-operation practices, theories, and policies
Effective communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to provide appropriate in-office (face-to-face) and telehealth (audio and visual) services
Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships
Availability to identify at least 30 hours in the schedule for therapy services
Applicants of all genders are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

$500 sign-on bonus
Low-stress environment supporting healthy work-life balance
Flexible schedule; therapist sets work hours
Opportunity to work remotely when approved
Professional supervision toward licensure
Training and conferences as needed
Full-time employment