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Bridgeway
Galesburg, Illinois

Outpatient Therapist (Co-Occurring Specialty)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $75K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Galesburg, IL 61401
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary

Come Join Bridgeway! Outpatient Therapist (Co-Occurring Specialty) Galesburg, IL

  • Full-Time
  • $65,000–$75,000/year Credential Based: QMHP (Master’s degree; no independent license), LPHA (LCSW or LCPC). Final compensation is determined by credential level and relevant experience. Bridgeway, Inc. is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinician to fill the role of Outpatient Therapist (Co-Occurring Specialty) within our Behavioral Health Services Division. This position provides integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment services to individuals and families presenting with co-occurring conditions and is an integral part of our CCBHC outpatient continuum. Bridgeway, Inc. is a comprehensive human services organization and a federally designated Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving individuals and families across Knox, Warren, Henderson, and Henry Counties in west-central Illinois. As a CCBHC, Bridgeway operates at the leading edge of integrated behavioral health — delivering person-centered, recovery-oriented care across a full continuum that includes outpatient therapy, crisis services, substance use treatment, psychiatric services, and community support. The Outpatient Therapist (Co-Occurring Specialty) applies evidence-based therapeutic modalities, ASAM Criteria, and person-centered treatment planning to serve a population navigating the intersection of mental health and substance use challenges. This role operates within an interdisciplinary team environment that values clinical excellence, collaborative practice, and continuous professional development. What You’ll Do Deliver integrated mental health and SUD treatment — individual, group, family, and case management — using evidence-based, person-centered approaches. Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments using ASAM Criteria to guide level-of-care and placement decisions. Develop and update individualized treatment plans addressing co-occurring diagnoses with measurable, recovery-oriented goals. Provide DUI Evaluations and Risk Education classes if credentialed and trained. Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation consistent with CCBHC, Rule 132, and CARF standards. Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, peer specialists, and community partners. Provide crisis assessment and safety planning, including backup coverage for the Emergency Services Team as needed. Meet productivity expectations while maintaining the highest standards of clinical quality and consumer dignity. What You Bring Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution. Active independent clinical licensure in Illinois (LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT) required, or obtainable within a mutually agreed timeframe. Demonstrated knowledge of co-occurring disorders, ASAM Criteria, and integrated treatment approaches. Experience in a community mental health, CCBHC, or substance use treatment setting is strongly preferred. CADC or equivalent SUD credentialing is a plus. Strong clinical documentation skills and a collaborative practice orientation. Valid Illinois driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record.

What We Offer Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW). Holiday pay and bereavement pay. 401(k) with employer contribution and match. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP). A mission-driven organization where your clinical work directly changes lives. Clinical supervision provided for eligible candidates pursuing independent licensure.

Employment with Bridgeway is conditional upon completion of all required background checks, including DCFS fingerprint screening and pre-employment drug testing. Bridgeway is an

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the objective of Bridgeway to make Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) a reality for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, race, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability or unfavorable discharge from military services and to prevent sexual harassment in employment.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Deliver integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment through individual, group, and family therapy. Perform comprehensive assessments and develop recovery-oriented treatment plans within a CCBHC framework.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and active or obtainable independent clinical licensure in Illinois. Knowledge of ASAM criteria and experience in community mental health or substance use settings is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Co-occurring Disorders Treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist (Co-Occurring Specialty) at Bridgeway a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$65k–$75kMental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $62k–$70k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois335 active7,510 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 24% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIllinois counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 18% offer loan repayment543 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,561 in the last 30 days1,396 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bridgeway

Mental Health Care
Galesburg, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW)
Holiday pay and bereavement pay
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Clinical supervision provided for eligible candidates

Living in Galesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$134k≈ 2.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$801/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.