Licensed Outpatient Therapist
About The Position
Bridgeway, Inc. is seeking an independently licensed clinician for its Behavioral Health Services Division in Galesburg, Illinois. This full-time position is part of the organization’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) outpatient continuum and is intended for clinicians practicing at the full scope of their license, including independent diagnosis and LPHA authority over assessments and treatment plans. The therapist serves as a clinical anchor for outpatient services, with a lifespan caseload and a range of diagnostic complexity, including serious mental illness, trauma, and co-occurring substance use. The role works within an interdisciplinary organization that provides outpatient therapy, crisis services, substance use treatment, psychiatric services, and community support.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Illinois licensure as an LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the time of hire.
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution; doctoral degree required for Licensed Clinical Psychologists.
- Demonstrated competence in at least one evidence-based modality, such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or ACT.
- Skill and confidence working with complex presentations, including serious mental illness, trauma, co-occurring disorders, and crisis.
- Strong clinical documentation skills and comfort with electronic health records.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a community mental health, CCBHC, FQHC, or integrated care setting.
- Experience with IM+CANS or with providing clinical supervision or consultation.
Responsibilities
- Independently diagnose and formulate DSM-5-TR diagnoses under the clinician’s Illinois license.
- Serve as LPHA of record by reviewing, approving, and signing IM+CANS assessments and treatment plans for the clinician’s caseload and for QMHP-level colleagues as assigned.
- Provide individual, couples/family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities grounded in person-centered assessment and consumer-directed treatment planning.
- Treat complex presentations, including serious mental illness, trauma, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provide crisis and risk assessments and safety planning, and serve as backup to the Emergency Services Team.
- Coordinate care with psychiatric providers, nurses, substance use and peer support staff, and community partners.
- Provide clinical consultation and case review for QMHP-level colleagues and graduate interns, and contribute to team training and quality improvement.
- Provide consultation and psychoeducation to community partners, schools, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with CCBHC, Rule 132, and CARF standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW).
- Holiday pay and bereavement pay.
- 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
