Group Therapist - LSW, IMF, or LAC required
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Make a meaningful impact in a residential setting where clients come to heal, grow, and rebuild their lives. Located in Raymond, IL, Lincoln Recovery is a mission-driven, privately owned treatment center offering mental health and dual-diagnosis care.
We’re seeking a Group Therapist who is passionate about client-centered work and who will facilitate therapeutic mental health group programming and carry a small individual caseload.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate group therapy and psychoeducation.
- Carry as small individual caseload.
- Support crisis intervention and stabilization.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to guide client progress.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
What You'll Bring
- Active IL license: LSW, IMF or LAC (required).
- Experience with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Strong group facilitation skills and clinical judgment.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Reasonable caseloads and dedicated documentation time.
- Autonomy to use your preferred modalities.
- Quarterly bonus opportunities (up to 10%).
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team.
- including supervisors who can help you with your career goals!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after 60 days.
- 401(k) with 3% company match.
- PTO, holiday, and sick time.
- Free daily meal from our on-site kitchen!
At Lincoln Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.
Key Responsibilities
The Group Therapist will facilitate therapeutic mental health group programming and psychoeducation sessions. They will also manage a small individual caseload and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support client stabilization.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Illinois license as an LSW, IMF, or LAC. Experience with mental health and co-occurring disorders is required, along with strong group facilitation skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k 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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