Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$50k-$60k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Northbrook, IL 60062
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary
Job Summary The Staff Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned, in order to help Josselyn achieve its vision of Mental Health For All. The clinician is held accountable for all related clinical, administrative, and Quality and Compliance responsibilities.
Compensation $50,000–$60,000 salary determined by the clinical director based on experience Essential Responsibilities and Metrics Provides high quality services of therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and client centered consultation to clients and their families Maintains direct service hours per month of 63% Keeps detailed, confidential records of client sessions, progress, assessments, and treatment plans Creates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment (Completes IATP within 30 days of initial meeting with client, modifies and reviews as needed, updates and records IATP in CIS as needed and ensures updates are completed prior to six months due date) and complete the LOCUS in a timely fashion All Progress Notes will be entered into the medical record as soon as possible but in no more than three business days of the date of service Keeps EMR calendar, and any other primary sources, up to date Coordinates care with other clinical staff, both internal and external providers Attends and participates at clinical presentations, and all required meetings Is responsive to all outreach and coordination regarding client fees/payments Participates in Accreditation and Certification processes, Committee Work, Strategic Planning, and Community Related Services as appropriate Qualifications: Clinically related graduate degree, including an M.A. in Counseling, MSW, MSMFT, Psy. D, Ph. D in Psychology, or a degree which qualifies for a QMHP in the state of Illinois Three professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and client-centered consultation to clients and their families. Maintain clinical records and assessments, coordinate care with providers, meet service and documentation requirements, and participate in clinical, compliance, accreditation, and community activities.
Requirements
Requires a clinically related graduate degree, such as an MA in Counseling, MSW, MSMFT, PsyD, or PhD in Psychology, or another degree qualifying the candidate as a QMHP in Illinois. Candidates must provide three professional references demonstrating their ability to perform clinical work.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Confidential Employer ranks #13 of 28 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $50k–$60k | Mental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $57k–$70k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$55k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois | 350 active | 7,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 26% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment599 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,525 in the last 30 days | 1,702 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #13 of 28 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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