Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT)

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carle Health Clinician in Peoria, IL provides psychotherapy to patients across psychiatry/psychology services. The role includes individual and group sessions, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with care teams to support patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field, with LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT licensure in Illinois. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to succeed in this team-based

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, related field.
• Licensure in Illinois: LCSW, LCPC, LMFT (IDFPR).
• Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work with diverse individuals at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing psychotherapy to patients of all ages and their families through individual and/or group settings, using techniques and interventions individualized to the patient.
• Performs initial mental health evaluations for patients, including assessing need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services.
• Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy.
• Provides case management, referrals, and discharge planning. Coordinates treatment and/or discharge with significant others, caregivers, employers, schools, involved welfare agencies, psychiatrist, and any other care provider as appropriate with permission of patient.
• Identifies clinically appropriate level of care; facilitates transition between levels of care within Behavioral Health.
• Assists with obtaining authorization for services whenever necessary.
• Completes clinical documentation in medical record within guidelines and timeframes established by departmental policy. Ensures documentation is timely, concise, relevant, and meets payor/legal requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

Skills

Strong communication

Listening skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, related field

Job description

The Carle Health Clinician in Peoria, IL provides psychotherapy to patients across psychiatry/psychology services. The role includes individual and group sessions, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with care teams to support patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field, with LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT licensure in Illinois. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to succeed in this team-based