Community Mental Health Therapist

Join Piatt County Mental Health Center and help strengthen the well-being of our community!

Are you a compassionate mental health professional who values meaningful connections, variety in clinical work, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in people’s lives? Piatt County Mental Health Center (PCMHC) is seeking a full-time Therapist to provide community-based mental health services across a variety of local settings.

This is an opportunity to bring your clinical skills beyond the traditional office setting and work alongside individuals, families, caregivers, and community partners to support mental health and wellness throughout our rural community.

• Provide mental health services to individuals across the lifespan in a variety of community-based settings.
• Support residents of a local long-term care facility through therapeutic services, wellness activities, and collaboration with families and caregivers.
• Partner with the Piatt County Public Health Department to serve clients participating in the WIC program.
• Provide outpatient mental health services as part of our clinical team.
  
  Develop and facilitate mental health education, wellness activities, and in-service trainings.
• Collaborate with community partners to promote mental wellness, improve access to care, and help individuals thrive in their everyday lives.

• A master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Professional licensure and clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations and individuals of varying ages and backgrounds.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an interest in working alongside families, caregivers, and community partners.
• A flexible, compassionate, and creative approach to meeting the mental health needs of a rural community.

At Piatt County Mental Health Center, your work can have a direct and lasting impact. Rural community mental health offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, collaborate across disciplines, and help people access support where they live and receive services.

You’ll have the opportunity to practice across multiple settings, develop a broad range of clinical skills, and be part of a team committed to the well-being of our community.

Our benefits include:

• A comprehensive benefits package
• County holidays
• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

Piatt County Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA-compliant employer. Our hiring practices encourage applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.