Mental Health Therapist

Josselyn; Grayslake (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Josselyn is seeking a Staff Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy and related services to children, adolescents, and/or adults at the Grayslake location. The clinician will handle crisis intervention, case management, and client-centered consultations, contributing to the nonprofit’s vision of mental health for all.

The role requires a graduate degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, and licensure progress is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
• QMHP eligibility in IL preferred or licensure in progress.
• Three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, evidence-based therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and client-centered services for children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Maintains direct service hours totaling 63% of monthly billable clinical services.
• Ensures timely, confidential clinical documentation within 72 hours of service.
• Creates IMCANS assessments within 30 days of initial contact and updates as needed.
• Coordinates care with clinical staff and participates in required meetings and accreditation activities.

Skills

Clinical skills

Graduate degree

QMHP eligibility

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work

Job description

# Mental Health TherapistGrayslake Office - Grayslake, IL 60030## OverviewSalary Range$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate DegreeCategoryNonprofit - Social Services## Description**Job Summary**The Staff Therapist is responsible for providing exceptional clinical services to children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned, to help Josselyn achieve its vision of Mental health for all. The clinician is held accountable for all related clinical, administrative, quality and compliance responsibilities.**Schedule:**Monday - Thursday: 3 nights 11 AM - 9 PM and 1 night 11 AM - 8 PM OR Tuesday - Saturday: 2 nights until 9 PM required, Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM**Compensation:**$50,000 - $60,000 as determined by the department head and hiring manager with consideration to licensure and experience.**Essential Responsibilities and Metrics*** Provides high-quality, evidenced-based services including therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and client-centered consultation to a variety of populations from children/adolescents to adults and families* Maintains direct service hours per month of 63% as measured by billable clinical services including sessions, consultations, assessments, and case management* Maintains timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case management activities, consultations, and discharge documentation.* Ensure documentation is completed within 72 hours from the date of service* Creates IMCANS Assessment within 30 days of initial meeting with client and modifies/reviews as needed* Keeps EMR calendar, and any other primary sources, up to date* Coordinates care with other clinical staff including internal and external providers* Attends and participates at clinical presentations and all required meetings* Is responsive to all outreach and coordination regarding client fees/payments* Participates in Accreditation and Certification processes, Committee Work, Strategic Planning, and Community Related Services as appropriate.## Qualifications* Clinically related graduate degree, including a Master’s in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work or a degree which qualifies for a QMHP in the state of Illinois required* Actively working towards licensure as an LCPC or LCSW preferred but not required* Three professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work