Community Mental Health Support Therapist

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Full Time Arlington Heights, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $35.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Location:

Arlington Heights ands surrounding areas (ie. Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Mount Prospect, etc.) Work Setting:
Hybrid — In-home and tele-health services

At Blue Kite Wellness, we are committed to providing accessible, compassionate, individualized, and holistic mental health services to children, teens, and families. We strive to deliver high-quality, community-based care that meets families where they are and supports meaningful, lasting change.

We are seeking a Community Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team. In this role, you will provide ongoing, evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy through regularly scheduled sessions, focusing on symptom reduction, emotional wellness, skill development, and progress toward individualized treatment goals. Services are delivered using a client-centered approach grounded in CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.

This position incl udes p roviding home-based and community-based ther apy as p art of a program designed to expand access to behavioral health services by delivering care directly in clients’ natural environments. You will work collaboratively as part of a coordinated care team alongside a Lead Therapist and Family Mentors to support children, adolescents, and families in achieving meaningful and sustainable progress.

• Meaningful Work:
  Make a direct difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
• Consistent Scheduling:
  Predictable hours and structured scheduling support work-life balance while fostering strong client relationships.
• Professional Growth:
  Ongoing training, supervision, and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career.
• Supportive Culture:
  Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values compassion, diversity, and flexibility.
• Focus on Client Care:
  Our administrative team manages referrals, client onboarding, billing, and insurance, allowing you to focus on supporting families and delivering quality care.

Become part of a team dedicated to helping families thrive while building a rewarding career with purpose.

As a Community Mental Health Therapist, you will pr ovide indiv idual and f amily th erap y services to children , adoles cents, and families experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. You will work alongside a lead therapist and f amily m entors, caregi vers, and community supports to ensure coordinated and consistent care.

In this role, you will deliver therapeutic services in home and telehealth settings, reinforce treatment goals, and support the implementation of clinical interventions that help families build skills and achieve meaningful progress.

• Provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and families.
• Support clients experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, behavioral concerns, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
• Reinforce treatment goals and therapeutic interventions developed by the Lead Community Mental Health Therapist.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.
• Support cross-sys tem interventions with caregivers, natural supports , and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain timely a n d accu rate do cumentat i on of sessi o n s and pro gress.
• Work closely with Family Mentors and the treatment team to support client outcomes.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training.

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology , Social Work, Hu man Services, Counseling, Child Development, or related field .
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families in behavioral health, education, or community-based settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation…