Geriatric Mental Health Therapist

Overview

TMH BEHAVIORAL SERVICES — Senior Behavioral Health Therapist

Full-Time | Older Adult & Senior Behavioral Health Program | Illinois

Are you a clinician who wants to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care rather than chasing referrals or building a caseload? TMH Behavioral Services offers a role with built-in referrals and a stable schedule, serving older adults in assisted living and senior communities across Illinois.

• Built-in caseload from day one — residents are already in the building.
• One consistent location — typically assigned to one primary assisted living community.
• Create your own schedule — full autonomy over your weekly calendar.
• Minimal travel — no city-wide driving between houses.
• Free clinical supervision — provided at no cost; valuable for pre-licensed clinicians.
• $500 annual CEU reimbursement — plus free access to TMH s IDFPR-approved CE Sponsor program.
• Meaningful long-term work — develop deep, ongoing therapeutic relationships within the community.
• Supportive clinical leadership — a focus on clinician well-being to support clients.

TMH Behavioral Services is a growing behavioral health organization rooted in the communities we serve. We provide culturally responsive mental health services in homes, schools, clinics, and community settings with a commitment to reaching historically underserved individuals.

Our Senior Behavioral Health Program delivers compassionate, relationship-centered clinical care to older adults in assisted living and senior communities — meeting them where they are, with dignity and respect.

The Senior Behavioral Health Therapist provides individual psychotherapy, community support, and case management services to residents in assisted living and senior living communities. This role focuses on improving emotional wellness, supporting life transitions, and addressing mental health concerns common in later adulthood.

You will have a predictable, stable caseload of 25 completed sessions per week — supported by built-in facility referrals and consistent scheduling.

• Provide individual psychotherapy, community support, and case management services to residents in assisted living communities
• Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide counseling related to:
• Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
• Grief and loss
• Adjustment to aging and health changes
• Life transitions and social isolation
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR
• Collaborate with facility staff and TMH leadership to support resident wellbeing
• Participate in weekly supervision and monthly in-person team meetings
• Participate in Senior Wellness activity days
• Facilitate 2 in-person educational workshops per year
• Maintain ethical and professional standards of care

• LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LMFT — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• LSW, LPC, or other master s level clinicians — eligible for free supervision toward full licensure

• Master s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Experience providing psychotherapy services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Comfort and interest in working with older adult populations

• Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) — $80,000 – $88,000 annually
• Pre-Licensed Therapist (LSW, LPC, Master s Level) — $62,000 – $70,000 annually
• Compensation is based on licensure status, experience, and clinical expertise.

• Stable full-time salaried position
• PTO ranging from 5 to 12 days based on tenure
• 10 days paid vacation annually
• $300 monthly healthcare stipend
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free clinical supervision — individual and ongoing
• $500 annual CEU reimbursement
• Free CEUs through TMH s IDFPR-approved CE Sponsor program
• Full schedule autonomy — build your week around your life
• Administrative and billing support — back office handled
• Consistent, predictable caseload with built-in facility referrals

If you are a clinician who values meaningful work, clinical autonomy, and a team that genuinely supports you — we want to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that is making a real difference in the lives of older adults across Illinois.