Mental Health Counselor - Clinician - Therapist
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF ILLINO·Waterloo, Illinois
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF ILLINO·Waterloo, Illinois
The role involves conducting mental health assessments and developing treatment plans for adults, children, and families. Responsibilities also include providing therapeutic services, case management, and maintaining detailed clinical documentation.
Description Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs; we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.
If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!
Generous Paid Time Off Paid training Health Insurance Dental and Vision Life insurance 403(b) with company contribution 5% Tuition reimbursement We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.
Assessment of mental health conditions. Treatment plan development. Provide therapeutic services for adults, children, and families. Case Management Utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions to address clinical needs Advocacy, referral and linkage to recommended community resources Complete required data entry and paperwork in accordance with program and agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to opening requirements, assessments, treatment/recovery plans, progress notes, treatment authorizations and authorizations of medical necessity. Perform additional duties as assigned. Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the ability to provide ethical, professional, and clinically appropriate behavioral health services to diverse populations. The individual must be able to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound clinical judgment, collaborate effectively with treatment team members, and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Trauma-Informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma-informed interventions, principles, and practices and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care. Recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals, families, staff, and communities and incorporates trauma-informed principles into assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery.
Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.
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.
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