Mental Health Counselor - Clinician - Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62K - $64K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Mental Health AssessmentTreatment PlanningCommunity Resource Linkage

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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 353 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Waterloo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$886/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Christian Social Service of Illino

Individual and Family Services
Belleville, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid training
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision
Life insurance
403(b) with 5% company contribution
Tuition reimbursement