Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - 1:1 & Groups

Cahcare; Carlinville (IL); Hybrid; 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

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.