Behavioral Health Therapist (LCPC or LCSW)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist (LCPC or LCSW) at Gateway Foundation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Mental Health Therapy position at Gateway Foundation is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Gateway Foundation lists compensation for this psychologist position at $61k to $94k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health counseling, Substance use disorder counseling, Clinical assessment, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Conflict resolution, Case management, DSM diagnosis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Therapist maintains a complex caseload, conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health and substance use disorders. They also provide group and individual therapy, manage insurance certifications, and ensure al...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with 3% match, 18 PTO days, 9 holidays, Tuition Reimbursement ($5,250), PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.