Bilingual Spanish Speaking Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

  About the role

  We are seeking a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) or license-eligible clinician to join our growing outpatient therapy team at Ellie Mental Health in Palatine.

  Responsibilities

  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and establish appropriate mental health diagnoses
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Provide high-quality therapy sessions in Spanish and English when appropriate
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation including diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes according to company policy
  • Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client sessions per week for full-time clinicians
  • Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and other care team members when appropriate
  • Participate in clinical staff meetings, trainings, and consultation
  • Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve their goals
  • Contribute to a supportive and positive clinic culture

  Qualifications and Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish and English and able to provide therapy in both languages
  • Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or related behavioral health field from an accredited university
  • Licensed in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD) or actively working toward licensure
  • Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English
  • Ability to demonstrate and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients
  • Ability to complete documentation in a timely manner
  • Comfortable working with a diverse client population