Healing Hands Mental Health Services Behavioral Health Therapist Robbins, IL · Contractor

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Healing Hands Mental Health Services is a community-based behavioral health organization committed to providing compassionate, accessible, and person-centered mental health services to individuals and families. We believe meaningful healing happens when people are supported not only clinically, but within the environments and communities where they live, work, learn, and grow. Our services are designed to meet clients where they are while addressing behavioral health needs through assessment, therapeutic intervention, community-based support, care coordination, and skill development. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to identify individual needs, connect clients with appropriate services, and provide ongoing support that promotes stability, independence, resilience, and improved overall well-being. At Healing Hands, we are committed to creating an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their behavioral health journey. Through compassionate care, professional collaboration, and community connection, we strive to help individuals and families build the skills and support systems necessary to achieve lasting progress.

Job Title: Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Organization: Healing Hands Mental Health Services

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Hybrid/Community-Based

Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides independent, high-quality mental health assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to individuals and families. This role delivers evidence-based, trauma-informed care while supporting recovery, emotional well-being, and improved quality of life for clients served by Healing Hands. The clinician practices in accordance with professional ethics, state licensure requirements, and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities

Crisis Intervention & Risk Management

• Assess and respond to mental health crises, including safety planning and de-escalation
• Coordinate crisis interventions and referrals to higher levels of care when needed
• Comply with mandatory reporting and risk management protocols

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with case managers, medical providers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in treatment team meetings and clinical consultations
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and support services

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Ensure services meet payer, regulatory, and ethical standards
• Participate in audits, quality assurance, and utilization review activities

Professional Leadership & Support

• Provide clinical guidance and consultation to non-licensed or license-eligible staff as appropriate
• Model ethical practice, professionalism, and trauma-informed care
• Maintain licensure, continuing education, and professional competency
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Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
• Active, unrestricted clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist, or equivalent per state requirements)
• 3+ years of post-licensure clinical experience

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient, community mental health, or integrated care settings
• Training in evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapies, etc.)
• Experience serving diverse or underserved populations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
• Cultural humility and trauma-informed practice
• Strong documentation and time-management skills
• Sound ethical judgment and clinical decision-making

Why Join Healing Hands

• Opportunity to lead operations for a mission-driven organization focused on healing, compassion, and community impact
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in people’s lives

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Healing Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our organization and enhance our ability to serve our community with compassion and excellence.