Mental Health Therapist

People Encouraging PeoplePeople Encouraging People is an organization driven by our core values. Our programs provide a wide range of services, from rehabilitation, to assistance for the deaf and blind, to residential and vocational ventures aimed at assimilating our clients into the community.Our clients face various challenges, from schizophrenia to drug addiction to homelessness. They represent the full diversity of our community. What they have in common is they are treated with respect and decency and shown that through hard work and encouragement, they can improve the quality of their lives and the quality of our community.Make a Real Impact—Beyond the Therapy OfficeAre you a therapist who wants to do more than sit in an office all day? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and help individuals with serious mental illness live independently, stay out of the hospital, and build meaningful lives in their communities.This is not traditional outpatient therapy. ACT is hands-on, team-based, and deeply impactful work—where every day is different, and your support meets clients where they are.What You'll DoProvide community-based mental health services in homes, shelters, and other real-world settingsWork as part of a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, nursing, case management, peer support)Share responsibility for a team caseload—no isolated practiceSupport clients with:Symptom managementCrisis interventionHousing stabilitySubstance use recoveryDaily living skillsWhy This Role Is DifferentYou're not alone: Shared caseload + daily team supportFlexible, field-based work: Less back-to-back sessions, more meaningful engagementReal outcomes: Help reduce hospitalizations and support long-term recoveryCreative problem-solving: No "one-size-fits-all" treatment plansWhat We're Looking ForLicensed Professional (LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW-C)Strong communication and teamwork skillsComfort working in community settings and adapting to changing situationsPassion for serving individuals with serious mental illnessWhat We OfferCompetitive salaryClinical supervision toward licensure (if applicable)Generous PTO + holidaysMileage reimbursement for field workOngoing training in evidence-based practicesSupportive team culture focused on preventing burnoutReady to Apply?If you're looking for meaningful, team-driven work where you can see real change in people's lives.