Springfield Clinic·Taylorville, Illinois
The therapist provides direct counseling, mental health screenings, and evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals and families. They also collaborate with providers to develop treatment plans and perform case management functions including referrals and crisis intervention.
The Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing therapy, counseling and intervention services to the Clinic's patients as referred by the physician.
Job Relationships: Reports to the Operations Manager
Principal Responsibilities
Direct counseling and case management with individuals and families.
Collaborate with providers to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs that patients can understand and comply with.
Perform tasks related to direct practice, such as writing progress notes, assessments, reviews and case management functions, such as making referrals to other agencies and testifying in court if necessary.
Attend required staff meetings and participate in committees as required.
Provide mental health screenings and initial assessments to medically-referred and other clients.
Provide short-term, structured, evidence-based psychotherapy as part of an appropriate treatment plan.
Facilitate referrals to other services (e.g. substance abuse treatment, specialty care, and community resources) as needed.
Provide clinical therapeutic services to patients, including individual and group therapy and coordination of treatment for participants with co-occurring disorders.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Develop, coordinate, and administer community education, as needed or requested.
Provide assessments and care to specific nursing home patients, as requested by physician.
Provide assessments can care to specific patients who are homebound, as requested by physician.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Masters or Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field required.
At least two (2) years (preferred) or 3,000 hours of post Master's clinical experience in a supervised clinical setting.
Experience working with children, adolescents and adults preferred.
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. Current licensure as an LCSW or LCPC in the State of Illinois is required, along with at least two years of post-Master's clinical experience.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.