Outpatient Mental Health Clinician - Behavioral Health Atrium
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Overview
The Clinician provides psychotherapy to patients in the area of Psychiatry/Psychology.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, related field.
Certification & Licensure Requirements
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Work Experience: Providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting
Other Requirements
Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work effectively with a multitude of individuals at various organizational levels. Ability to clarify goals and see projects through to completion. Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Provides ongoing psychotherapy to patients of all ages and their families through individual and/or group settings, using techniques and interventions individualized to the patient.
- Performs initial mental health evaluations for patients, including assessing need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services.
- Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy.
- Provides case management, referrals, and discharge planning. Coordinates treatment and/or discharge with significant others, caregivers, employers, schools, involved welfare agencies, psychiatrist, and any other care provider as appropriate with permission of patient.
- Identifies clinically appropriate level of care; facilitates transition between levels of care within Behavioral Health.
- Assists with obtaining authorization for services whenever necessary.
- Completes clinical documentation in medical record within guidelines and timeframes established by departmental policy. Ensures documentation is timely, concise, relevant, and meets payor/legal requirements.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $30.24per hour - $52.01per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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Job Data
Company: Carle Health
Location: Peoria, IL
Posted: July 12, 2026
Category: Allied Health
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