The Link and Option Center, Inc.·South Holland, Illinois
The Clinical Therapist provides outpatient behavioral health services to adults through individual, family, and group therapy. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
$70,000.00 per year
The link & option center, inc.
Program: Clinical Services Position
Education Required: Master’s Degree
The Link & Option Center, Inc. (TLOC) is a Joint Commission–accredited outpatient Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) serving the Southland region with locations in South Holland and Hazel Crest, Illinois. Founded in 1995, TLOC provides comprehensive behavioral health services including assessment, psychiatry, therapy, crisis services, case management, and care coordination.
TLOC is committed to delivering culturally competent, person-centered care that addresses both behavioral health needs and the social determinants impacting overall well-being. Through early identification, prevention, and treatment, TLOC strives to improve quality of life and strengthen the communities it serves.
The Clinical Therapist provides outpatient behavioral health services to adult clients through individual, family, and group therapy. The therapist conducts clinical assessments, develops treatment plans, and implements evidence-based therapeutic interventions designed to improve client functioning and recovery outcomes.
This position operates within a multidisciplinary treatment model and requires collaboration with psychiatry, case management, and other providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
To support access to care and client engagement, Clinical Therapists must maintain a flexible clinical schedule that includes evening and periodic weekend availability based on client needs and program operations.
Productivity and Caseload Expectations
Clinical Therapists are expected to maintain a clinical workload that supports client access to care and program productivity standards.
Providing approximately 32 hours of direct clinical services per week.
Maintaining an active caseload consistent with agency standards and treatment frequency.
Ensuring scheduled appointment availability supports timely client access and continuity of care.
Minimizing unused appointment slots and collaborating with scheduling staff to maintain efficient schedules.
Scheduling and Access to Care Requirements
Clinical Therapists must maintain a schedule that supports client access to behavioral health services.
Maintaining a daily clinic schedule from 10am to 6pm; 11am to 7pm; or 12pm to 8pm.
Maintaining 30–34 available appointment slots per week for direct clinical services.
Maintaining flexibility to accommodate evening and periodic weekend appointments based on client needs.
Participating in extended-hour or weekend clinic coverage when scheduled by leadership.
Quality Improvement and Compliance
Clinical Therapists participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives designed to improve service delivery and client outcomes.
Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations.
Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
Effective crisis management abilities.
Professionalism and ethical practice.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This position operates in a community behavioral health outpatient setting serving a diverse client population. The role involves direct interaction with clients, clinical staff, and community partners.
This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods while completing documentation, conduct therapy sessions, and operate standard office and computer equipment.
Work Location: In person
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.
