Mental Health Therapist

THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus after 90 days

4-day work week option

Job summary

THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP is hiring a Staff Therapist in Waukegan, Illinois, tasked with providing clinical services to children, adolescents, and adults. The role includes therapy, counseling, and crisis interventions, maintaining a minimum of 63% direct service hours monthly.

Qualified candidates should have a relevant graduate degree and three professional references. The position offers a salary of $50,000–$60,000 and a $10,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of successful employment.

Qualifications

• Clinically related graduate degree in counseling or psychology.
• Three professional references to support clinical work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Maintain a minimum of 63% direct service hours monthly.
• Record client sessions, progress, assessments, and treatment plans accurately.

Education

M.A. in Counseling

MSW

MSMFT

Psy.D.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Degree qualifying for a QMHP in Illinois

Job description

Job Summary

The 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.

Schedule

Mon/Tue/Wed 11AM–9PM and Thursday 11AM–8PM (4‑day work week) OR Tuesday–Saturday, 2‑day shifts, 2 evenings, and Saturday 9AM–2PM.

Compensation

Salary $50,000–$60,000 with a $10,000 sign‑on bonus paid after successful completion of 90days.

Essential Responsibilities and Metrics

• Provides high quality services of therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and client‑centered consultation to clients and their families.
• Maintains direct service hours per month of 63%.
• Keeps detailed, confidential records of client sessions, progress, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Creates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment (Completes IATP within 30days 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‑month due date) and completes the LOCUS in a timely fashion.
• All 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 service.
• Keeps EMR calendar, and any other primary sources, up to date.
• Coordinates care with other clinical staff, both 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 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 Illinois.
• Three professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work.