Heritage Behavioral Health Center·Decatur, Illinois
Provide remote individual, family, and group therapy for adults facing mental health and substance use challenges. Responsibilities include completing assessments, treatment planning, and collaborating virtually with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers.
Remote Outpatient Therapist – Full-Time | QMHP – Licensed (LCPC, LCSW, LPC, LSW, etc.) Fully Remote – Serving Individuals Across Illinois
Salary Range: $60,000 – $68,000 Annually
Join a Mission-Driven Clinical Team — From Wherever You Are
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) based in Illinois, dedicated to expanding access to high-quality mental health and substance use treatment. We're growing our statewide telehealth services — and we're looking for compassionate, licensed clinicians who want to make an impact while working remotely.
At Heritage, we believe in caring for our staff so they can care for our communities. Whether you're in Chicago, Central Illinois, or anywhere else in the state, you can be part of a collaborative, supportive clinical environment without relocating.
Fully Remote & Flexible – Provide telehealth services from home while staying connected to a supportive interdisciplinary team
Competitive Salary (state & national level)
Incredible Time Off Package – Full-time staff receive every other Friday off, paid, for wellness
Comprehensive Benefits – Affordable health, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, short-term disability, retirement plans, and more
Continuing Education & Loan Repayment – CEU opportunities, tuition assistance, and access to National Health Service Corps Loan Forgiveness programs
Position Overview Provide telehealth therapy and support services for adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while delivering services remotely via secure platforms.
Education and Experience
Master's degree in counseling and guidance, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, or family therapy is required
Must have the education/experience to function as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional), with the ability to obtain Illinois certification or Illinois licensure within 2 years
Ability to function as an LPHA (with credentials as an LCPC or LCSW), and previous experience working with target populations, is preferred
Ready to make a statewide impact from home? Apply today and be part of a team that cares for you so you can care for others.
A Master's degree in a counseling or psychology-related field is required. Candidates must be able to function as a QMHP and obtain Illinois licensure/certification within two years, with LPHA credentials preferred.
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.
