Mental Health Therapist

Josselyn; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Josselyn in Illinois seeks a Staff Therapist to provide clinical services to children, adolescents and adults, supporting its mission of Mental Health For All. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, case management, client-centered consultation, and coordination with other clinicians.

Requires a graduate degree (QMHP eligibility in Illinois) and strong documentation, meeting accreditation expectations, and ongoing professional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in counseling/psychology or QMHP-eligible in Illinois.
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to coordinate care with internal and external providers.
• Engagement with accreditation and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and client-centered consultation.
• Maintain at least 63% direct service hours monthly.
• Document progress notes and treatment plans in the EMR promptly.
• Complete IATP and LOCUS assessments in CIS within required timeframes.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers.
• Attend clinical presentations and required meetings.
• Support accreditation, certification processes, and strategic planning.
• Respond to outreach regarding client fees/payments.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Crisis intervention

Case management

Client-centered consultation

Interdisciplinary coordination

EMR documentation

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

QMHP eligibility in Illinois

Graduate degree in psychology

Tools

IATP assessment

LOCUS

CIS EMR

EMR systems

Job description

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.ScheduleTuesday - Saturday, 2 day shifts, 2 evenings, and Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM OR Mon/Tue/Wed 11 AM - 9 PM and Thursday 11 AM - 8 PM (4 day work week)Compensation$50,000–$60,000 salary determined by the clinical director based on experienceEssential 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 appropriateClinically 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