Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist

Cahcare; Carlinville (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahcare is seeking an Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist to provide compassionate, patient-centered services in both group and individual formats. You will work closely with providers and interdisciplinary teams to assess, educate, and discharge plan, ensuring high-quality care across hospital and community settings.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and Illinois licensure (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT or equivalent) or the ability to obtain within the designated timeframe.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health field.
• Current Illinois LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or equivalent licensure required (or ability to obtain within designated timeframe).
• Current BLS certification required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered behavioral health services (groups and 1:1).
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and coordinate care with providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assess, educate, and participate in discharge planning for patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the patient record.
• Collaborate with hospital and community-based teams to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree (Counseling/Social Work/Psychology)

Clinical Behavioral Health experience

Geriatric/Adult population experience

Job description

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist provides compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health services (groups and 1:1) to support the mental and emotional well-being of patients across the hospital and community. This position works collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary teams to deliver therapeutic interventions, coordinate care, and promote positive patient outcomes through assessment, counseling, education, and discharge planning.

Status: Full-Time; Days Monday - Friday, Non-Exempt

Market Range:$28.00 - $46.00 / hour depending on applicable licensure, certification and years of relevant experience.

Education

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health field
• Previous clinical experience in behavioral health preferred
• Experience working with geriatric or adult populations preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Current Illinois LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or equivalent licensure required (or ability to obtain within designated timeframe)
• Current BLS certification required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire

Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Ability to provide individual and group therapeutic interventions
• Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, safety, and professional ethics