Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our team at our Savoy/ Champaign office location. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples. As a vital member of our clinical team, you will deliver evidence-based therapies, conduct comprehensive assessments, and support clients through their mental health journeys. Your expertise will help foster resilience, promote recovery, and improve overall well-being within our community. This position emphasizes a collaborative approach, utilizing innovative treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, and more.
What you’ll do
- Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to accurately determine client needs
- Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions employing modalities like psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy
- Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with client goals and clinical best practices
- Independently manage caseload of 27-30 clients with Practice support to build caseload OR build & maintain caseload you may bring into practice
- Utilize in-person & telehealth platforms to expand access to care while maintaining HIPAA compliance and secure medical documentation practices
- Collaborate with team of professional providers including social workers, medical professionals, and educators to coordinate comprehensive care
- Document all client work in medical records using appropriate ICD coding and CPT coding for billing purposes
Experience
- Valid licensure as a mental health professional (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPC, LSW, or equivalent) with proven experience in clinical counseling and psychotherapy settings
- Demonstrated expertise working with children, supports & couples
- Experience in crisis assessment, crisis interventions and support
- Familiarity with inpatient/outpatient settings and hospital experience is highly desirable
- Proficiency in behavioral therapies and evidenced based practices
- Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 diagnostic coding systems along with CPT coding for billing procedures
- Strong background in medical terminology, medical records management, and HIPAA regulations related to patient care
- Competency in in-person & telehealth service delivery combined with excellent patient assessment skills for diverse populations including trauma and PTSD care
Join us if you're passionate about making a difference through innovative mental health services! We value energetic professionals committed to growth and excellence in patient care. Your expertise will help transform lives—empowering individuals on their path toward healing and resilience.
What we’re looking for:
Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Savoy, Illinois
Position Type: Full-Time
Required Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM In-Office
Additional daytime administrative hours may be completed as appropriate to maintain full-time status or increase caseload to staff preferences.
Join a Growing Private Practice Focused on Clinical Excellence
Thriving Sparrow Counseling is seeking motivated, compassionate clinicians who thrive in an independent outpatient environment while valuing collaboration and clinical excellence.
We are currently hiring:
- Savoy Office: 1 Mental Health Therapist
These in-person positions are designed to meet the growing need for accessible evening mental health services within our communities.
Position Summary
Therapists provide outpatient psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families while independently managing their caseloads from intake through discharge.
Successful clinicians are highly organized, proactive, clinically confident, and comfortable managing documentation, scheduling, and practice expectations with minimal supervision.
Minimum expectation is maintaining approximately 27 completed client sessions weekly to retain full-time benefits.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing DSM-5-TR and ICD-10 criteria.
- Complete intake documentation, diagnoses, and treatment plans within 7 days of the initial appointment.
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapy utilizing approaches including CBT, DBT-informed interventions, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Play Therapy (Play Therapist position), or Couples Therapy modalities (Couples position).
- Maintain treatment plans, progress notes, and required clinical documentation according to practice standards & policies.
- Include medical necessity language within all required documentation.
- Independently manage client scheduling, cancellations, reschedules, and ongoing treatment planning.
- Maintain client appointments and session schedule at least three months in advance whenever clinically appropriate.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education.
- Deliver telehealth services when clinically appropriate; however, services are expected to occur primarily in-office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Illinois LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW or license-eligible clinician working toward full independent licensure.
- Provisionally licensed clinicians are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in:
- Private Practice
- Community Mental Health
- Residential Treatment
- In-person outpatient therapy
- Experience working with:
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Couples (Couples position)
- Play Therapy (Play Therapist position)
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, behavioral health assessment, HIPAA, ICD-10 coding, and clinical documentation.
We Value Clinicians Who
- Demonstrate excellent independent time management.
- Maintain organized documentation and caseloads.
- Communicate professionally with clients and teammates.
- Follow established clinical and administrative policies.
- Take ownership of their schedules and productivity.
- Are interested in transferring an existing client caseload when appropriate.
Caseload transfer potential will be considered for qualified candidates.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Assistance
- Clinical Consultation & Supervision
- Supportive Team Environment
Work Location: In Person
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday
- Required In-Office Hours: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
What we look for:
Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Savoy, Illinois
Position Type: Full-Time In Office
Required Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM In Office
Thriving Sparrow Counseling is seeking an experienced, compassionate therapist to join our growing Savoy office.
This position provides the opportunity to build and maintain a thriving outpatient caseload while working within a collaborative private practice committed to quality care, professional growth, and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake assessments and establish diagnoses using DSM-5-TR and ICD-10 criteria.
- Develop individualized treatment plans within seven days of intake.
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
- Maintain accurate documentation that meets clinical, insurance, and agency standards.
- Demonstrate strong independent management of scheduling, documentation, and caseload development.
- Maintain client appointments scheduled in advance whenever clinically appropriate.
- Participate in supervision and team meetings.
- Primarily provide services in person.
Qualifications
- Illinois LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, or provisionally licensed clinician.
- Previous experience in:
- Private Practice
- Community Mental Health
- Residential Treatment
- Outpatient Counseling
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapy.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Comfortable independently managing productivity and practice expectations.
- Existing transferable caseload is a plus.
What Makes You Successful Here
Successful clinicians demonstrate:
- Accountability
- Excellent organization
- Independent caseload management
- Timely documentation
- Professional communication
- Commitment to evidence-based care
- Reliability with scheduling and attendance
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Assistance
Work Location: In Person
Schedule
Monday–Thursday
Required In-Office Hours: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pay: $70.00 - $110.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
