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Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 12h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join FOCUS HR INC as a Trauma Therapist – Hybrid, Flexible Schedule in Mt. Vernon, IL, US. Join our dynamic mental health team as a Trauma Therapist and make a meaningful impact on individuals navigating the aftermath of trauma. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join FOCUS HR INC as a Trauma Therapist – Hybrid, Flexible Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to diverse populations while conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related mental health field. Proven experience in psychotherapy with a focus on trauma recovery and crisis management is essential.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Trauma-informed careCrisis interventionCognitive behavioral therapyPsychodynamic therapyArt therapyApplied behavior analysisClinical assessmentDiagnostic evaluationMotivational interviewingAddiction counselingGrief counselingBehavioral managementHIPAA complianceTelehealth

Counselor Career Context

Focus HR ranks #15 of 30 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
98% this job
CME allowance
51%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

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