Posted 20 July, 2026
Outpatient Mental Health Clinician - Behavioral Health Atrium
Carle Health
Peoria, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
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\n
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- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) \n
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) \n
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) \n
- Work Experience: Providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting \n
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- 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. \n
- Performs initial mental health evaluations for patients, including assessing need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services. \n
- Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy. \n
- 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. \n
- Identifies clinically appropriate level of care; facilitates transition between levels of care within Behavioral Health. \n
- Assists with obtaining authorization for services whenever necessary. \n
- 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. \n
- 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. \n
