Mental Health Therapist

Thresholds-Inc; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

4 medical plans

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

EAP

Public service loan forgiveness

Licensure supervision

Job summary

Thresholds-Inc in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Substance Use Therapist to provide individual and group therapy at the Center for Mental Wellbeing, Thresholds’ CCBHC. You will meet clients where they are in recovery, use harm reduction approaches, and develop integrated treatment plans tailored to each individual and family.

You will engage in crisis intervention, case consultation, and a range of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, WRAP, motivational interviewing, and IFS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field is required.
• Clinical licensure preferred (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LSW, LPC).
• Prior experience providing substance use treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy in clinic setting for substance use disorders.
• Meet clients face-to-face to assess needs, set goals, and develop integrated treatment plans.
• Deliver therapeutic workshops and facilitate mutual aid groups.
• Provide case consultation and crisis intervention.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Flexibility

Harm reduction

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work

Job description

Kankakee Main Offices
202 N Schuyler Ave
Ste 205
Kankakee, IL 60901, USA

Description

Contribute your substance use treatment skills and experience to make a positive change in your community! The Center for Mental Wellbeing, Thresholds’ Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a one-stop shop for mental health and substance use services based in Kankakee for families and individuals of all ages. The Center is committed to providing care regardless of ability to pay, and cares for those who are underserved, low income, are insured, uninsured, or on Medicaid. We offer a sliding scale program that provides discounted services to individuals based on family size and income. As the Substance Use Therapist, you will provide individual and group therapy in the clinic setting to community members with a profound need.

Every week, you will work with individuals with substance use disorders for brief outpatient therapy. Meet clients where they are in their recovery journey, using harm reduction practices to encourage clients in all stages of treatment from preparation to action and relapse prevention. You will meet face‑to‑face with the client or guardian to assess needs, identify goals, and develop integrated treatment plans. Often this will look like individual therapy sessions, but you will also provide group therapy, facilitate therapeutic workshops, and encourage clients to attend mutual aid groups. You will also do case consultation and crisis intervention.

The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, safer substance practices, trauma‑informed care, and therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, WRAP, motivational interviewing, and Internal Family Systems.

To succeed in this role, you need:

• Passion for mental health and substance use advocacy
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Strong time management and organization
• Flexibility to work with different populations and needs (various ages, groups, couples, individuals)
• Competence with incorporating various modalities into practice
• Willingness to work 1‑2 evenings each week

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Clinical licensure preferred (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LSW, LPC)
• CADC preferred
• Prior experience providing substance use treatment preferred

What sets Thresholds apart:

• Competitive pay - Base salary: $59,100 annually
  • Commensurate with licensure and experience
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15‑22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance,choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, CADC)Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

Thresholds is a mission‑driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission.

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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