Licensed Outpatient Therapist – Flexible Hours & Growth

CTS Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Encouragement of creativity

Holistic and supportive culture and环境

Job summary

CTS Health in Chicago, IL is seeking compassionate Outpatient Therapists to deliver community-based mental health services to diverse client groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with families and providers, while maintaining HIPAA and ethics compliance.

This hourly contract role offers flexibility, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment encouraging creativity in treatment

Qualifications

• Possession and maintenance of active IL licensure in one of: LCSW, Clinical Psychologist, or Psychiatry.
• LCSW: master's or doctoral in social work with at least 2 years supervised post-master's practice.
• Clinical Psychologist: doctoral degree and at least 2 years supervised experience in health services (1 year postdoctoral + 1 year in an organized health service program).
• Psychiatrist: medical degree and completed residency in psychiatry (accredited by ACGME or AOA).
• Behavioral Screening Certification is required.
• Complete all agency orientation and state-mandated training.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Complete Medicaid IM+CANS training and certification exam in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients with mental health, behavioral health, substance use, and life-transition concerns.
• Conduct clinical assessments, behavioral screenings, risk evaluations, and diagnostic reviews.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs and clinical goals.
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 15–25 billable clinical hours per week.
• Use evidence-based interventions to help clients build coping skills and improve well-being.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, care coordination, and referrals.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, community agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete timely assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Protect client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
• Participate in clinical staffing, education, workshops, or prevention activities.

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in social work

Doctoral degree in psychology

Medical degree in psychiatry

Job description

CTS Health in Chicago, IL is seeking compassionate Outpatient Therapists to deliver community-based mental health services to diverse client groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with families and providers, while maintaining HIPAA and ethics compliance.

This hourly contract role offers flexibility, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment encouraging creativity in treatment