Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Psychiatric Medical Care·Aledo, Illinois
Psychiatric Medical Care·Aledo, Illinois
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide mental health services to adults aged 65 and older. Primary duties include conducting group therapy, individual and family sessions, and maintaining compliant Medicare documentation.
Description If you’re a master level therapist / social worker / counselor who finds purpose in helping older adults rediscover hope and connection, this could be a meaningful next step in your career. Our newly opened Intensive Outpatient Program in Aledo, IL (recently opened in April 2026) is looking for a compassionate therapist to join the team. Job Title: Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Location: Aledo, IL (Note: This is our newest program in IL that just opened up in April 2026.) Setting: Intensive Outpatient Program Salary: Up to $80,000 depending upon experience Population: Older adults, ages 65+ Schedule: Full Time (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm), Hybrid option available (on site M,W,F, work remotely Tu/Th) Supervision Available: Psychiatric Medical Care provides supervision for provisionally licensed therapists / social workers / counselors. This is a chance to do impactful clinical work in a close-knit community, supporting seniors through group therapy, connection, and mental health care that truly changes lives.
Collaborate with a small disciplinary team comprised of a psychiatric physician, RN Director, and medical office coordinator providing services to the senior population Use evidenced based therapeutic approaches and develop, personalize, and update treatment plans with your team Provide compliant documentation based on Medicare guidelines within a designated time-frame Our main focus is utilizing group therapy but also include: Individual sessions Family therapy (as needed) Assist with local community education Other duties as assigned Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday No Weekends No On-Call 7 Paid Holidays Off Per Year PTO accrual Competitive Benefits: Practically Free Vision & Dental Practically Free Medical Starting As Low As $90/Month Matching 401k - vested on day one Furthering Education Assistance Unmatched Clinical Support: We have online resources at your fingertips 24/7, including a group curriculum toolkit. We connect you with our top therapists/social workers for peer-to-peer training and support. Previous Senior Life Solution employees ready to train you. About us: Senior Life Solutions, an intensive outpatient therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging.
Licensure: License in Social Work or Counseling as recognized by the state; may include LISW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc. – required Work with kindness and accountability to enhance the quality of life for our patients. required Other Upon an applicant’s request, the Company will consider a reasonable accommodation. Successful completion of a full background check is required for employment. At times, this may include drug testing.
Market context
In Illinois, outpatient mental health therapist roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for accessible behavioral health care in clinics, community agencies, and private practices. These positions are competitive because employers usually want an active Illinois-recognized license, strong patient-care judgment, and reliability in documentation and follow-through. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits carefully on this platform to save time, then confirm your license type and background-check readiness before applying.
