Mental Health Associate Therapist – Temporary

Discovery Behavioral Health

Associate Therapist providing treatment services in a virtual setting for mental health needs. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team in Illinois to ensure patient safety and care.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical documentation, therapeutic interventions, and patient assessment while maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and the treatment team. Proficient in facilitating group therapy sessions and managing crises within a clinical setting.

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Master’s DegreeTherapeutic InterventionsPatient AssessmentCrisis ManagementClinical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Therapy Session FacilitationUtilization ReviewDischarge PlanningPsychoeducation Group FacilitationPatient Transfer Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProfessionalismTeam CollaborationEmpathyCrisis Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Clinical QualityPatient CareAdmission ProcessMulti-Family GroupsContinuity of Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
Maintain a case load of 15-20 in Virtual OP level of care.
Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions assigned weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.
Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in RTC and 2-4 times daily in OP.
Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week.
Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies.
Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. Returning all calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours of operations.
Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required
Operates under supervision and is not fully licensed
Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Healthcare Insurance Discovery Behavioral Health is a healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health treatment. Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) operates a network of recovery centers across the United States offering services for substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and eating disorders. They provide multiple levels of care including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient services, and addiction medicine. DBH runs divisions for Eating Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Disorder, and Psychiatry, plus a Veterans & First Responder program. The organization has 2,500+ employees, 130+ locations, serves 4,000+ patients daily, and maintains a large database of verified patient outcomes. It also provides career opportunities, partnerships, and resources for professionals and payers. Mental Health Associate Therapist – Temporary 🔥 4 minutes ago 🌽 Illinois – Remote 💵 $57k - $80k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 😶‍🌫️ Therapist Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
Maintain a case load of 15-20 in Virtual OP level of care.
Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions assigned weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.
Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in RTC and 2-4 times daily in OP.
Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week.
Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies.
Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. Returning all calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours of operations.
Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality. 🎯 Requirements
Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, required
Operates under supervision and is not fully licensed
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