Mental Health Therapist Golden Hour Therapy New Lenox, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Contract Up to $120,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications LCPC Mental health stabilization Record keeping LSW Electronic health records (EHR) management Licensed Clinical Social Worker Working with pediatric populations LPC Care documentation Outpatient experience Diagnostic evaluation Emergency response in crisis intervention Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics Care planning in social services Experience working with children Telehealth experience Clinical assessment documentation Medical billing Telehealth platforms Telehealth therapy Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Health status assessment Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Child & youth therapy Working with youth Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic mental health team as a dedicated Mental Health Therapist, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse populations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and specialized treatment to individuals across age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. You will utilize your expertise in clinical counseling and behavioral therapies to help clients navigate mental health challenges, foster resilience, and achieve their personal goals. We are committed to supporting your professional growth in a collaborative environment that values innovation and client-centered care. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to inform treatment planning. Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and behavioral therapy. Implement crisis management protocols and crisis intervention strategies to ensure client safety during acute episodes. Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with clinical documentation standards, HIPAA regulations, and ethical guidelines. Coordinate care through case management activities, including patient communication, progress monitoring, and medical documentation within EMR/EHR systems. Deliver specialized services such as grief counseling, addiction counseling, pediatric and youth therapy, autism spectrum disorder interventions, and gender issues counseling. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support clients with co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities while adhering to clinical ethical guidelines. Requirements Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field; licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or equivalent required. Proven experience working with children, adolescents, or adults in outpatient or inpatient settings; experience with hospital or clinic environments is preferred. Strong knowledge of mental health assessments, treatment planning, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and clinical documentation standards. Proficiency in telehealth therapy platforms and familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for patient records management. Expertise in evidence-based practices such as psychotherapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, behavioral management techniques, and psychopharmacology knowledge is advantageous. Ability to handle crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention skills and crisis management protocols. Excellent communication skills for client engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration; experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders is a plus. Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing high-quality mental health services that empower clients on their journey toward wellness!

Pay:

Up to $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred) LPC (Preferred) LCPC (Preferred) LSW (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in New Lenox, IL 60451