Therapist QMHP - Dekalb IL
Pay as listed: Salary Range: $26.75/hr · no nights · DeKalb, Illinois · pays below the median of 11 Counselor listings (42nd percentile).
Listed compensation
Salary Range: $26.75/hr
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Dekalb BH - Dekalb, IL 60115Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Graduate Degree - MastersSalary Range: $26.75 - $26.75 HourlyTravel Percentage: RegularlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareThe Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma, and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Therapist Qualified Mental Health Professional for Dekalb, IL who exemplifies that mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.
Schedule
Tuesday-Friday 8-6:30pm, must be able to work 2 evenings per week What will you be doing? Therapist QMHP are responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to both adults and children/adolescents who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness.
Services are provided in family and individual treatment settings with both adult and children/adolescents. Services are offered both onsite and, in the community/client home.
Therapists are expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met. Essential Job
Responsibilities
Attendance at scheduled work hours including evening hours Provide effective individual, couples, & family counseling, as assigned Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules Refer clients for community-based case management services as needed Provide case management services as medically necessary Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis Meet minimum service provision/billing standards.
Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders. What will we provide Full Time employees.
Benefits_Summary. pdf 21 Days of Paid Time Off prorated based on hours worked plus 10 Paid Holidays Paid training Tuition reimbursement Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year What will you bring to the table?
Education: Master’s degree in a human services field License/certifications: License preferred (LPC or LSW) Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred Physical: Navigation of stairs on a regular basis; Tolerance of unkempt home conditions of clients Equipment: Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications Copy machine Telephone with voice mail system Additional Requirements: Flexibility to work evening hours Use of personal automobile Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.
If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide individual, couples, and family counseling along with case management services for adults and children with mental health challenges. They are responsible for completing clinical assessments, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with a team to ensure client needs are met.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a human services field and possess a valid Illinois driver's license. At least one year of behavioral health experience and professional licensure such as LPC or LSW are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist QMHP - Dekalb IL at ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 24% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k 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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