Community Mental Health Therapist

Location: Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas. Work Setting: Hybrid — in-home and telehealth services.

About the role

At Blue Kite Wellness, we are committed to providing accessible, compassionate, individualized, and holistic mental health services to children, teens, and families. We strive to deliver high-quality, community-based care that meets families where they are and supports meaningful, lasting change. As a Community Mental Health Therapist, you will provide ongoing, evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy through regularly scheduled sessions, focusing on symptom reduction, emotional wellness, skill development, and progress toward individualized treatment goals. Services are delivered using a client-centered approach grounded in CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. This position includes providing home-based and community-based therapy as part of a program designed to expand access to behavioral health services by delivering care directly in clients’ natural environments. In addition, you will provide clinical support and oversight to a small team of Family Mentors and a Support Clinician, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated, effective care and sustained client progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and families.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor client progress.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Collaborate with caregivers, natural supports, schools, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Support and collaborate with Family Mentors and Support Clinicians to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Meet one of the following clinical requirements:
  • One year of supervised clinical experience under a QMHP; or
  • Completion of 1,000 practicum hours; or
  • Completion of a supervised clinical internship.
• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience providing community-based services is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and reliable transportation to travel to client locations.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Schedule requirements

To best serve our clients, this position requires availability during both daytime and evening hours, including at least one weekend day. Schedules are developed based on client needs and business operations and may vary.

Pay

This position includes a combination of direct and indirect client care responsibilities and may be offered as either a salaried or hourly role, based on candidate qualifications, availability, and organizational needs. Direct client care includes providing individual and family therapy services in clients' homes or via telehealth, as well as collaborating with caregivers, natural supports, and interdisciplinary team members. Indirect client care includes documentation, travel between client locations, care coordination, clinical supervision, and required training and professional development activities.

• For salaried employees, annual compensation ranges from $55,000 to $65,000.
• For hourly employees, direct client care services are compensated at $40.00–$50.00 per hour, while indirect client care and administrative activities are compensated at $17.05 per hour. Compensation for hourly employees is based on actual hours worked.
• Placement within the posted compensation ranges is determined based on experience, licensure status, credentials, and overall qualifications.
• Mileage is paid at the IRS recommended rate.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Stipend
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental Insurance

Why join us

• Meaningful Work: Make a direct difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
• Consistent Scheduling: Predictable hours and structured scheduling support work-life balance while fostering strong client relationships.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, supervision, and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values compassion, diversity, and flexibility.
• Focus on Clinical Care: Our administrative team manages referrals, client onboarding, billing, and insurance, allowing you to focus on client care and clinical outcomes.