Mental Health Therapist

Josselyn • Waukegan, IL

15d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Therapist provides clinical services to children, adolescents, and/or adults, as assigned, supporting Josselyn’s vision of mental health for all. The clinician is accountable for related clinical, administrative, quality, and compliance responsibilities.

The role is full-time at the Waukegan Office in Waukegan, Illinois. Schedules may be Monday through Thursday with three evening shifts from 11 AM to 9 PM and one from 11 AM to 8 PM; or Tuesday through Saturday or Monday through Friday, with two day shifts, two evening shifts, and a Saturday shift. The salary range is $50,000–$60,000, determined by the department head and hiring manager with consideration to licensure and experience.

Requirements

• A clinically related graduate degree, including a master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work, or a degree that qualifies the candidate as a QMHP in Illinois.
• Three professional references reflecting the ability to perform clinical work.

Nice To Haves

• Actively working toward licensure as an LCPC or LCSW; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and client-centered consultation to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Maintain direct service hours per month of 63%, measured by billable clinical services including sessions, consultations, assessments, and case management.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case management activities, consultations, and discharge documentation; complete documentation within 72 hours of the service date.
• Create an IMCANS Assessment within 30 days of the initial meeting with a client and modify or review it as needed.
• Keep the EMR calendar and other primary sources up to date.
• Coordinate care with internal and external clinical staff and providers.
• Attend and participate in clinical presentations and required meetings.
• Respond to outreach and coordination regarding client fees and payments.
• Participate in accreditation and certification processes, committee work, strategic planning, and community-related services as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level