Job Description:
Job Title: Therapist/Counselor- Criminal Justice Focus
Location: Quincy, IL
Department: Clarity Healthcare
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or Monday-Friday four 10-hour days.
** Students graduating with their Masters encouraged to apply
** Priority location for HRSA Loan Repayment
** Can provide clinical oversight
**Flexible Schedule
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking our services? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a Therapist/Counselor.
As a Therapist/Counselor you'll provide individual, group, family, and other practical counseling in various settings to meet the needs of the clients/patients and their treatment goals. Our ideal candidate is passionate about mental health and substance use disorder treatment, has relevant experience, and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills.
Quincy, IL offers variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s the outdoors, the arts, recreation or music, Quincy is an entertainment hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!
Position Perks & Benefits:
29 Days of PTO
MHP Level (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent): $21.00/hour.
QMHP Level (Master’s degree, non-licensed): $53,000/year.
LPC/LSW: $58,000–$65,000/year
LCPC/LCSW: $67,000–$70,000/year
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
Counseling Services: Provide individual, group, family, and/or other practical counseling to meet client/patient needs and treatment goals.
Assessment and Diagnosis: Complete intake/screening and comprehensive assessment processes within designated time frames as per state regulatory, accreditation, and agency standards. Determine and document diagnoses based on comprehensive assessments.
Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory, accreditation, and agency standards.
Clinical Meetings and Feedback: Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings and provide feedback on pertinent cases.
Service Goals and Collaboration: Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and information is provided timely.
Documentation and Compliance: Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory, accreditation, and agency standards. Ensure timely and appropriate service entry, format compliance, and alignment with treatment plans. Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.
Client Transition: Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summaries and plans.
Training and Development: Complete all mandatory training, adhering to state regulatory, accreditation, and agency standards.
Professional Representation: Represent the agency professionally within the community. Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to the Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures.
Crisis Management: Handle crisis situations and coordinate emergency services as needed.
Supervision and Facilitation: Provide professional/clinical supervision to trainees once professional requirements are met. Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions, including specialty services like trauma and co-occurring therapy.
Training and Consultation: Provide training and guidance on clinical issues and evidence-based practices. Offer clinical consultation to treatment team members when necessary.
Goal Alignment: Demonstrate interest in the company's long-term and short-term goals and objectives. Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state of practice as a professional counselor or social worker.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Willingness to become licensed in additional states beyond the current state of licensure.
Required License/Certification:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Additional Qualifications:
Training and expertise in diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders and/or mental health issues.
Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods related to mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services.
Detailed knowledge of issues encountered by individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Considerable knowledge of treatment methods, modalities, and legal requirements for mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Knowledge of supervisory and training practices in a mental health and/or substance use disorder setting.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned programs.
Proficient in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to produce clear and concise reports.
Capable of establishing effective relationships via telephone, telehealth, and in-person contacts.
Ability to follow directions and accept supervision.
Brightli is on a Mission:
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
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Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness


Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.