Outpatient Mental Health Clinician - Behavioral Health

The Clinician provides psychotherapy to patients of all ages within a psychiatric/psychological setting, utilizing individualized techniques and interventions.

Key responsibilities include conducting initial mental health evaluations, developing personalized treatment plans, and delivering ongoing individual or group therapy. They coordinate care with patients' families, caregivers, and other providers, facilitate transitions between levels of care, and assist with obtaining necessary authorizations.

They are responsible for maintaining thorough, timely clinical documentation in compliance with legal and payor requirements while ensuring patient confidentiality per HIPAA and state laws.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields, and licensure as an LCSW
, LCPC
, or LMFT in Illinois. Candidates should possess strong communication and listening skills, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations and organizational levels.

Overall, this role requires clinical experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to providing quality mental health care.