Associate Therapist: Flexible, Dynamic SUD Care Clinician

PSI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

PSI Health in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate Therapist to support PHP and IOP programs. The role blends clinical care with admissions, documentation, and coordination to ensure client-centered treatment.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in a relevant field, IL licensure or provisional status, and 1–2 years of experience with substance use disorders. Flexibility for day, evening, and weekend services is required.

Qualifications

• Education – Master’s degree in counseling psychology, social work, behavioral science, or related field.
• Licensure – Provisionally licensed as an LSW or LPC in the state of Illinois required; fully licensed as LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD in Illinois preferred.
• Experience – 1–2 years of professional experience with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations and contribute to individualized treatment planning.
• Facilitate therapy groups across PHP and IOP levels of care.
• Complete MCAP assessments in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Provide coverage for Evening IOP and Aftercare programming as needed.
• Serve as primary staff member facilitating Saturday Programming.
• Complete treatment planning and case management services.
• Deliver individual therapy as clinically indicated and based on program needs.
• Offer crisis intervention support in collaboration with the clinical team.
• Support care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning.

Skills

Group facilitation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

EMR proficiency

Professional standards

Independent working

Education

Master’s degree in counseling psychology or social work

Illinois provisional LSW or LPC licensure

Fully licensed LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD in Illinois (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

PSI Health in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate Therapist to support PHP and IOP programs. The role blends clinical care with admissions, documentation, and coordination to ensure client-centered treatment.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in a relevant field, IL licensure or provisional status, and 1–2 years of experience with substance use disorders. Flexibility for day, evening, and weekend services is required.