Therapist Mental Health Professional (MHP) Dekalb IL
Listed compensation
$24.50/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: Dekalb BH - Dekalb, IL
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Bachelors Degree
- Salary Range: $24.50 - $24.50Hourly
- Travel Percentage: Regularly
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health Care, The 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 Mental Health Professional MHP in Dekalb, IL who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community
- Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8-630pm or Tues-Fri 8-630pm (with flexibility to work 1-2 nights per week past 6:30pm if needed) What you will be doing?
The Therapist MHP is responsible for the provision of case management and counseling services to clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness. Therapist MHP are expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency.
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 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 Complete IM+CANS and other agency paperwork with clients.
Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor.
Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies and other stakeholders Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers Assist client in maintaining public entitlements as applicable.
Participate in agency committees as assigned Provide counseling/therapy services to clients in the setting of their choice (ie. Home, office or community). 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 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.
Qualifications
What will you bring to the table? Education: MHP: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field required.
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 MHP provides case management and counseling services to clients diagnosed with persistent mental illness. They are responsible for completing clinical assessments, maintaining documentation, and providing services in various settings including homes and the community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and possess a valid Illinois driver's license. At least one year of experience in behavioral health is preferred, along with the ability to navigate stairs and tolerate various home conditions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist Mental Health Professional (MHP) Dekalb IL at Association for Individual Development a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,459 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,459 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $51k | Mental Health Therapy median $80k (middle half $70k–$87k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$51k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois | 336 active | 7,502 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 44% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment549 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,575 in the last 30 days | 1,373 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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