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Outpatient Therapist - Clinton, IL - Sign On Bonus Eligible

Heritage Behavioral Health Center·Clinton, Illinois

$60,000 - $67,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The therapist will conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based counseling to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care.

Therapist – Clinton, Illinois

Salary

  • Range based on education, experience, and licensure or certification
  • Master’s
  • Degree: $60,000/annually + every other Friday off paid
  • Master’s Degree +
  • LPC,
  • LSW, or
  • CADC: $64,000/annually + every other Friday off paid
  • Master’s Degree +
  • LCSW,
  • LCPC, or
  • LMFT: $67,000/annually + every other Friday off paid
  • Sign
  • On
  • Bonus
  • Eligible with one-year commitment: $5000

Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on client care – regardless of the position they hold.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Collaborative mission-driven work environment
  • Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
  • Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
  • Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

Your Role

Therapist – Heritage Behavioral Health Center (Clinton, Illinois) As a Therapist at Heritage Behavioral Health Center, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. You will play a key role in helping clients achieve recovery and improve their quality of life through individualized treatment planning, counseling, and therapeutic interventions.

Core Responsibilities

  • Conduct screenings, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to determine client needs.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and client goals.
  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based practices.
  • Deliver therapy services that address mental health and substance use challenges.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, person-centered care.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
  • Participate in crisis intervention and provide support during acute episodes.
  • Engage in community resources coordination to support recovery and wellness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders, evidence-based treatment modalities, and recovery-oriented practices.
  • Skills in conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and developing treatment plans.
  • Strong counseling and therapy skills, including motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
  • Ability to build therapeutic relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
  • Proficiency in clinical documentation and electronic health record systems.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations.
  • Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
  • Commitment to ethical standards and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or other human service fields
  • Ability to obtain licensure as LPC, LSW, or certification as a CADC within 2 years
  • Minimum of 21 years of age
  • A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

Heritage also offers the following with this position

  • Generous
  • Time
  • Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
  • Wellness
  • Benefits: Every other Friday off paid, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and fitness reimbursement
  • Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. Health insurance includes substantial agency contributions toward the cost.
  • Retirement: 401k and Roth
  • Professional
  • Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
  • Loan
  • Forgiveness: Eligible through the National Health Service Corp

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or a related human service field. Applicants must also be able to obtain professional licensure or certification as an LPC, LSW, or CADC within two years.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Counseling
  • Electronic health record systems
  • Crisis intervention
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Case management
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Clinical documentation
  • Diagnostic evaluations
  • Cultural competence
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Substance use disorder treatment
  • Cognitive-behavioral techniques
  • Behavioral health services
  • Mental health assessment

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Sick leave
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Roth
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Vacation leave
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Personal leave
  • Holiday leave
  • Paid wellness days

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$60,000 - $67,000/yr
Location
Clinton, Illinois
Posted
Apr 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Heritage provides comprehensive community-based services to treat the most serious behavioral disorders and links them closely with providers of inpatient care. We also provide a variety of innovative outreach, crisis intervention, and prevention services in our communities....

Salary listed on 23 jobs
IndustryHealth and Human Services
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Illinois

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.

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