Licensed Mental Health Therapist

CGH Medical Center

Licensed Mental Health Therapist providing individual, group, and family therapy to diverse clients. Collaborating with healthcare providers to support the holistic care of patients.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSterling • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $82,000 - $123,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients of diverse backgrounds who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine the mental health needs of clients and establish an appropriate treatment plan.
Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy sessions using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and other relevant modalities.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans for clients, ensuring goals are aligned with clinical best practices and adjusted as necessary based on progress.
Offer crisis intervention and stabilization for clients experiencing acute psychological distress, including safety planning and risk assessments.
Work closely with psychiatrists/APRNs, primary care providers, mental health professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to client well-being.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, including progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries, in accordance with regulatory, billing requirements and organizational standards.
Support clients in accessing additional resources such as but not limited to housing, employment, legal services, or financial assistance as needed for comprehensive care.
Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ethical standards in mental health care delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or equivalent in the state of Illinois, required.
Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field from an accredited institution, required.
Certification in specific therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR) is a plus
A minimum, one (1) year experience and direct contact with patients and individuals with behavioral health and special needs, preferred.
BLS Required within 30 days of hire.
Completion of advanced MOAB training within 90 days of hire.
Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group (depending on unit).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Dental Insurance
IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Optional Insurances
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
Gift Shop Discount
CGH Day Care Discount
CGH Dietary Discount
Employee Assistance Program
CGH Pharmacy Discount
CGH Vision Center Discount

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)trauma-informed carebiopsychosocial assessmentscrisis interventionrisk assessmentstreatment planspsychoeducationevidence-based therapypatient care

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingempathyadaptabilityorganizational skillscritical thinkingactive listeningcultural competence

Certifications

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Social Worker (LSW)Basic Life Support (BLS)MOAB trainingCBT certificationDBT certificationEMDR certification