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Adapt of Illinois
Mental Health Professional
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,685 / year median in Illinois
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Build Your Career—Right Here in Your Community Join Adapt of Illinois - Cobden Location Are you a clinician who wants to make a meaningful difference close to home ? Whether you're a recent graduate starting your clinical journey or an experienced professional with a background in mental health, Adapt of Illinois invites you to grow with us. We are seeking compassionate, motivated clinicians to join our established rehabilitative services team embedded within a nursing home setting, providing recovery-oriented care to adults living with chronic and severe mental illness. Why This Role is Different Stay Local. Serve Local. Make an Impact Work with individuals from your own community—supporting adults (21-80+) as they rebuild skills, increase independence, and improve quality of life in a setting that meets them where they are. Embedded, Team-Based Care Be part of a well-integrated mental health program within a nursing home environment. You'll collaborate closely with nursing staff, social services, psychiatry, and interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, whole-person care. Meaningful, Relationship-Based Work Provide individual and group services, assist with community placement goals, and build strong therapeutic relationships. This is hands-on, person-centered work where you'll see real progress over time. Grow as a Clinician—At Any Stage Recent graduates: Gain valuable, structured clinical experience with strong team support Experienced clinicians: Use your skills working with SMI populations while contributing to a stable, collaborative program You'll strengthen your clinical documentation, treatment planning, and service delivery skills in a setting that values both learning and expertise. What We're Looking For We are seeking individuals who: Are passionate about recovery-oriented mental health care Have experience or interest working with serious mental illness (SMI) populations Value working in rural and underserved communities Are dependable, organized, and strong communicators Qualifications Mental Health Professional (MHP): Bachelor's degree in a human services field OR Non-related bachelor's degree + 2 years supervised mental health experience