Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

Josselyn; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Josselyn in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Staff Therapist to provide clinical services to children, adolescents, and/or adults as assigned. The clinician will deliver therapy, crisis intervention, and case management to support Mental Health For All.

The position offers $52,000–$60,000 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days. Schedule involves evening hours and varying shifts; responsibilities include documentation, assessments, LOCUS, and coordination with the care team.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish to professionally communicate with clients.
• Graduate degree meeting QMHP qualifications in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to clients and families.
• Maintain monthly direct service hours and accurate treatment records.
• Complete IATP assessments and LOCUS in a timely manner and document in CIS.
• Coordinate care with internal and external staff and attend required meetings.

Skills

English bilingual

Spanish bilingual

Education

Master's degree in Counseling / Social Work / Psychology

Job description

If you’re exploring new opportunities this summer, we’d love to tell you about our $10,000 sign-on bonus for therapists hired in our Waukegan location! Apply today to learn how you can make an impact—and take advantage of our special summer sign-on bonus program. Eligibility for the bonus is based on meeting certain terms and conditions.Job SummaryThe Staff Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned, in order to help Josselyn achieve its vision of Mental Health For All. The clinician is held accountable for all related clinical, administrative, and Quality and Compliance responsibilities.Compensation$52,000–$60,000 salary (determined by the clinical director based on experience) with a $10,000 sign‑on bonus paid after successful completion of 90 daysScheduleMonday - Thursday: 3 nights 11 AM - 9 PM and 1 night 11 AM - 8 PMOR Tuesday - Saturday: 2 day shifts, 2 nights until 9 PM, and Saturday 9 AM - 2 PMEssential Responsibilities and MetricsProvides high quality services of therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and client centered consultation to clients and their familiesMaintains direct service hours per month of 63%Keeps detailed, confidential records of client sessions, progress, assessments, and treatment plansCreates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment (Completes IATP within 30 days of initial meeting with client, modifies and reviews as needed, updates and records IATP in CIS as needed and ensures updates are completed prior to six months due date) and complete the LOCUS in a timely fashionAll Progress Notes will be entered into the medical record as soon as possible but in no more than three business days of the date of serviceKeeps EMR calendar, and any other primary sources, up to dateCoordinates care with other clinical staff, both internal and external providersAttends and participates at clinical presentations, and all required meetingsIs responsive to all outreach and coordination regarding client fees/paymentsParticipates in Accreditation and Certification processes, Committee Work, Strategic Planning, and Community Related Services as appropriate.QualificationsDemonstrated fluency in English and Spanish - including speaking, reading, and writing at a professional level; requiredClinically related graduate degree, including an M.A. in Counseling, MSW, MSMFT, Psy.D, Ph.D in Psychology, or a degree which qualifies for a QMHP in the state of IllinoisThree professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical workClinically related graduate degree, including an M.A. in Counseling, MSW, MSMFT, Psy.D, Ph.D in Psychology, or a degree which qualifies for a QMHP in the state of IllinoisThree professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work