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Licensed Metal Health Therapist
Job Description
Seeking a full-time licensed mental health counselor in Illinois (or willing to obtain licensure) to provide compassionate, trauma-informed behavioral health services in Chester, Sparta, or Red Bud, IL. Provide individual counseling, assessment, treatment planning, and advocacy for clients with behavioral health diagnoses. Require a Master's degree in a social service field, valid licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT), and at least 1 year of counseling experience. Must have strong communication, organizational, and computer skills, with ability to work independently and under pressure. Benefits include health/dental insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and flexible scheduling.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
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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