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CGH Medical Center
Sterling, Illinois

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82K - $123K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you.

Shift Days, Salaried Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 POSITION PURPOSE: To provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients of diverse backgrounds who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.

This position is integral to supporting the holistic care of patients by coordinating with medical professionals, social workers, and other healthcare providers within a multidisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine the mental health needs of clients and establish an appropriate treatment plan.

Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy sessions using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and other relevant modalities.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans for clients, ensuring goals are aligned with clinical best practices and adjusted as necessary based on progress.

Offer crisis intervention and stabilization for clients experiencing acute psychological distress, including safety planning and risk assessments.

Work closely with psychiatrists/APRNs, primary care providers, mental health professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to client well-being.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, including progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries, in accordance with regulatory, billing requirements and organizational standards.

Support clients in accessing additional resources such as but not limited to housing, employment, legal services, or financial assistance as needed for comprehensive care. Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.

Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ethical standards in mental health care delivery. Intervenes appropriately and therapeutically in crisis situations using crisis intervention prevention techniques (i. e. MOAB).

Maintains a professional attitude and behavior which enhances the efficacy therapeutic environment. Maintains good working relations among all unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.

Supports an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS: Active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or equivalent in the state of Illinois, required.

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social Work, or related field from an accredited institution, required.

Certification in specific therapeutic modalities (e. g., CBT, DBT, EMDR) is a plus A minimum, one (1) year experience and direct contact with patients and individuals with behavioral health and special needs, preferred. BLS Required within 30 days of hire. Completion of advanced MOAB training within 90 days of hire.

Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.

Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group (depending on unit).

Compensation Range $82,000.00 - $123,000.00 Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions Health and Dental Insurance IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan) Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Optional Insurances Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Gift Shop Discount CGH Day Care Discount CGH Dietary Discount Employee Assistance Program CGH Pharmacy Discount CGH Vision Center Discount Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.

Extraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people. Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare. Through the years, there’s been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference.

As part of CGH, you’ll join a team that’s focused on delivering the best health care and patient experience for all of the communities we serve.

From our hospital and Main Clinic to our 16 outlying clinics, our physicians and employees are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients, friends and family with outstanding skill and heartfelt compassion. Are you ready to develop, grow, and advance your career in healthcare? Then explore our careers today and get ready to join the team at CGH Medical.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy to diverse clients while performing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments. Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals to ensure holistic patient care and maintain accurate clinical records.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work and active licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LSW) in Illinois. BLS and MOAB certifications are required within specific timeframes after hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentTreatment PlanningGroup TherapyRisk AssessmentClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary Coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist at CGH Medical Center 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 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sterling

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$159k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$859/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About CGH Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Illinois
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
IMRF Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Optional Insurances
Paid Time Off