Mental Health Therapist- Bilingual (Spanish)
Listed compensation
$62k-$68k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
CYN Counseling Center
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children and families? Do you want to be a part of an organization growing to meet the increasing mental health needs in our community? If so, CYN Counseling Center may be the perfect fit for you!
We are a nonprofit, community-based counseling agency that offers therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and community education to people of all ages. For over 40 years, CYN’s collaborative team has provided critical services that change the lives of thousands.
Job Responsibilities
- Delivers direct services to clients; occasional necessary indirect services, such as case management.
- Provides direct therapy services in-person or via telehealth platforms.
- Prepares assessments, case notes, and any other written reports as necessary, documenting all client services.
- Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
- Refers/links clients to ancillary services.
Required & Preferred Experience
Master's degree in a behavioral or social science (social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling and guidance, social work, etc.) required.
Candidates with LCSW, LCPC, LSW, or LPC licensure preferred, however non-licensed candidates with Masters degree in related fields will be considered.
Minimum of one year counseling/therapy experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will deliver direct counseling services to clients in-person or via telehealth and manage necessary case documentation. They are also responsible for attending staff meetings and referring clients to appropriate ancillary services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral or social science field. Licensure such as LCSW, LCPC, LSW, or LPC is preferred, along with at least one year of counseling experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 42% 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 ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$68k | Mental Health Therapy median $65k (middle half $58k–$73k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois | 342 active | 7,560 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 42% 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 repayment555 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,530 in the last 30 days | 1,373 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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