LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST, OUTPATIENT

This LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST, OUTPATIENT position at Cook County includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Mental Health Therapy position at Cook County 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.

Stated compensation: $43.507 - $52.469 per hour.

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 also offers production-based compensation: $52 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health assessment, Supportive psychotherapy, Crisis management, Psychiatric consultation, Substance abuse screening, Motivational interviewing, Behavioral activation, Problem-solving treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will provide behavioral health assessments, crisis management, and supportive psychotherapy for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. They will also coordinate mental health care with providers and participate in weekly caseload consultations to monitor patient progress.

Benefits package: Medical coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Basic term life insurance, Pension plan, Deferred compensation program, Paid holidays, Paid vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.