Mental Health Counselor - Clinician - Therapist
Listed compensation
$62K - $64K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.
If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!
- Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid training
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision
- Life insurance
- 403(b) with company contribution 5%
- Tuition reimbursement
- Job Title: Mental Health Counselor - Clinician - Therapist
- Department: Professional Counseling - Outpatient
- Status: Full-Time, hourly non-exempt
- Reports To: Executive Director of Behavioral Health
- Compensation Starting Pay: $62,558 - $63,980 annually
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assessment of mental health conditions
Treatment Plan Development
- Provide therapeutic services for adults, children, and families.
- Case Management
- Utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions to address clinical needs
- Advocacy, referral and linkage to recommended community resources
Complete required data entry and paperwork in accordance with program and agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to opening requirements, assessments, treatment/recovery plans, progress notes, treatment authorizations and authorizations of medical necessity.
Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Requirements
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED
- Degree/Field Required: Master’s degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)
- Degree/Field Preferred: Master’s degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)
- Experience Required: Minimum of one-year relevant job experience in counseling/case management
- Licenses/Certifications Required: LPC or LSW is required
- Licenses/Certifications Preferred: LCPC or LCSW, or actively working towards this licensure, is preferred
- Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
- Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Vehicle Related Requirements
- Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.
- Access to a reliable automobile: Required.
- Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.
Drug Free Workplace
Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves conducting mental health assessments and developing treatment plans for adults, children, and families. Responsibilities also include providing therapeutic services, case management, and maintaining detailed clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor - Clinician - Therapist at CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF ILLINO a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 353 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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