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Mental Health Therapist

THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP·Waukegan, Illinois

$50,000 - $60,000/yr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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The Staff Therapist provides clinical services including therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention to children, adolescents, and adults. They are responsible for maintaining detailed clinical records, treatment plans, and coordinating care with internal and external providers.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Waukegan,
  • IL 60085Salary
  • Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary If you’re exploring new opportunities this summer, we’d love to tell you about our $10,000 sign-on bonus for therapists hired in our Waukegan location! Apply today to learn how you can make an impact—and take advantage of our special summer sign-on bonus program. This offer is exclusive to Josselyn's Waukegan, IL office. Eligibility for the bonus is based on meeting certain terms and conditions. Job Summary The Staff Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned, in order to help Josselyn achieve its vision of Mental Health For All. The clinician is held accountable for all related clinical, administrative, and Quality and Compliance responsibilities. Schedule Mon/Tue/Wed 11 AM - 9 PM and Thursday 11 AM - 8 PM (4 day work week) OR Tuesday - Saturday, 2 day shifts, 2 evenings, and Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM Compensation $50,000–$60,000 salary with a $10,000 sign‑on bonus paid after successful completion of 90 days Essential Responsibilities and Metrics Provides high quality services of therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and client centered consultation to clients and their families Maintains direct service hours per month of 63% Keeps detailed, confidential records of client sessions, progress, assessments, and treatment plans Creates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment (Completes IATP within 30 days of initial meeting with client, modifies and reviews as needed, updates and records IATP in CIS as needed and ensures updates are completed prior to six months due date) and complete the LOCUS in a timely fashion All Progress Notes will be entered into the medical record as soon as possible but in no more than three business days of the date of service Keeps EMR calendar, and any other primary sources, up to date Coordinates care with other clinical staff, both internal and external providers Attends and participates at clinical presentations, and all required meetings Is responsive to all outreach and coordination regarding client fees/payments Participates in Accreditation and Certification processes, Committee Work, Strategic Planning, and Community Related Services as appropriate. Ind1 Qualifications Clinically related graduate degree, including an M.A. in Counseling, MSW, MSMFT, Psy.D, Ph.D in Psychology, or a degree which qualifies for a QMHP in the state of Illinois Three professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work Ind1

Requirements

Candidates must hold a clinically related graduate degree such as an M.A. in Counseling, MSW, MSMFT, Psy.D, or Ph.D. The role requires the ability to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in the state of Illinois.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Counseling
  • Treatment planning
  • Therapy
  • Care coordination
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • LOCUS
  • Clinical documentation
  • EMR management
  • Client centered consultation
  • IMCANS

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$50,000 - $60,000/yr
Location
Waukegan, Illinois
Posted
Feb 18, 2026
Application
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THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP

Josselyn is Community Mental Health Center offering a full range of care, including therapy, psychiatry, case management, art therapy, employment support and youth intensive programs. Josselyn’s vision of providing 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 includes a sliding fee...

Salary listed on 10 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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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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