Licensed Mental Health Practitioner / Therapist

Job overview

The Licensed Mental Health Practitioner / Therapist role is onsite at one of the employer’s office locations in Benton, Carbondale, Eldorado, Golconda, Mt. Vernon, or Marion, Illinois. The stated salary range is $69,000–$80,000 per year. The therapist supports children and their caregivers through the Stress & Trauma Treatment Center. The clinician provides developmentally appropriate therapy and assessment to address emotional and behavioral concerns. The role helps children and families improve functioning and well-being through treatment planning, crisis intervention, documentation, and connection to community resources.

What you'll do

• Develop therapeutic relationships with children and families
• provide individual, family, and group therapy and classroom-based interventions
• deliver crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• conduct biopsychosocial assessments
• contribute to diagnosis and treatment planning
• maintain ethical boundaries and current knowledge of relevant laws and licensing requirements
• document sessions and significant events
• maintain client files and required releases
• coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and community resources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

marion il

benton il

carbondale il

eldorado il

golconda il

mt. vernon il

mental health therapist

children and families

individual therapy

family therapy

crisis intervention

on-call availability

$69k–$80k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and at least two years of behavioral health experience. The role requires a working mobile phone for on-call and after-hours availability.

About the employer

Stress & Trauma Treatment Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians). Sector: 62.