Therapist, Youth and Family in Decatur, Illinois at Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Therapist - Youth and Family

Location: Macon, Piatt, and DeWitt Counties, Illinois

Salary:

• Master’s Degree: $63,000
• Master’s Degree + LSW or LPC: $67,000
• Master’s Degree + clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT): $71,000 annually + every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters?

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals to join our Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS) team! This program provides critical support to youth in foster care and their caregivers to stabilize placements and prevent disruptions.

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care across a multi-county area. At Heritage, we recognize that every individual in our organization impacts client care—regardless of their position.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC
• Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff so they can focus on taking care of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

Your Role:

Therapist & Team Lead – Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS)
As a Therapist & Team Lead, you will provide trauma-informed therapeutic services to youth in foster care and their caregivers, while leading a small team dedicated to stabilizing placements and improving outcomes. This role combines direct clinical work with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to youth and foster families to stabilize placements.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to IPS team members, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Coordinate care with DCFS, foster parents, and community partners.
• Participate in crisis intervention and on-call rotation as needed.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and child welfare systems.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff in a supportive, strengths-based manner.
• Skilled in creative problem-solving and collaborative approaches to care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
• Ability to obtain licensure as a LSW or LPC within 6 months required.
• Clinical licensure as LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT required; LPHA credentialing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with youth and families and child welfare experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Minimum age: 21 years.

Heritage Offers:

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Wellness Benefits: Every other Friday off paid, EAP, and fitness reimbursement
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, and life insurance
• Retirement: 401k and Roth options
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible through the National Health Service Corps

At Heritage Behavioral Health Center, we believe in empowering both our clients and our staff through a strengths-based approach. As a Therapist & Team Lead, you will play a vital role in stabilizing foster placements, mentoring staff, and driving creative solutions to complex challenges. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families, we invite you to join our team and help us transform lives and communities.