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Outpatient Therapist - FULL CLINICAL LICENSE

CTSHealth·Chicago, Illinois

$46 - $46/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to diverse populations while conducting clinical assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain clinical documentation to ensure high-quality community-based mental health care.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Chicago
  • Main -
  • Chicago,
  • IL 60639Education
  • Level:
  • Graduate
  • DegreeSalary
  • Range: $46.00 - $46.00
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift: AnyMake a Difference in Your Community CTS Health is seeking compassionate and dedicated Outpatient Therapists to provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with underserved populations, helping individuals navigate mental health challenges, life transitions, and recovery while promoting stability, independence, and overall well-being. As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide individual and group therapy services, conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure clients receive comprehensive, high-quality care.
  • Job
  • Type: Hourly, Contract Key Responsibilities Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients experiencing mental health, behavioral health, substance use, and life-transition concerns. Conduct clinical assessments, behavioral screenings, risk evaluations, and diagnostic reviews. Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs and clinical goals. Maintain an agreed-upon caseload of approximately 15–25 billable clinical hours per week, based on client demand and contractor availability. Use evidence-based interventions to help clients build coping skills, improve insight, strengthen relationships, and achieve treatment goals. Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as clinically appropriate. Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, care coordination, and referrals to community resources. Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, community agencies, and multidisciplinary treatment teams as authorized and appropriate. Complete timely and accurate assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation. Protect client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Illinois Medicaid, professional ethics, and applicable regulatory standards. Participate in clinical staffing, mental health education, workshops, or prevention activities as mutually agreed.
  • What you get: Flexible hours Growth opportunities Encouragement of creativity Holistic and supportive culture and environment What You NeedRequired
  • Qualifications
  • The ideal
  • Outpatient
  • Therapist candidate will have: Possession and maintenance of full Licensure Status of any
  • ONE of the following licenses, active and in good standing in
  • Illinois: Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) with A master's or doctoral degree in social work, and At least 2 years of supervised post-master's clinical social work practice providing mental health services such as evaluation, treatment and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. Clinical psychologist with A doctoral degree and at least 2 years of supervised experience in health (1 year postdoctoral and 1 year in an organized health service program); OR A graduate degree in psychology and at least 6 years of experience as a psychologist with at least 2 years of supervised experience in health services.

Psychiatrist

Medical degree, and Successfully completed a residency program in psychiatry, accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association. Behavioral Screening Certification in possession Additional Requirements Complete all required agency orientation and state-mandated training. Hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation. Complete the required Illinois Medicaid IM+CANS training and certification exam.

Requirements

Requires a graduate or doctoral degree and full licensure as an LCSW, Clinical Psychologist, or Psychiatrist in Illinois. Candidates must possess Behavioral Screening Certification and complete Illinois Medicaid IM+CANS training.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Care Coordination
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Evidence-Based Interventions
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Diagnostic Reviews
  • Behavioral Screening

Benefits

  • Flexible Hours
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Creativity Encouragement
  • Holistic And Supportive Culture

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$46 - $46/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

CTSHealth

North Carolina is the hub of our organization. We offer foster care and complete medical and behavioral health services in clinics, offices, schools, and remotely for children and adults.

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
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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