Geriatric Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

TMH BEHAVIORAL SERVICES

Senior Behavioral Health Therapist

Full-Time | Older Adult & Senior Behavioral Health Program | Illinois

Are you a clinician who is tired of chasing referrals, building a caseload from scratch, and spending your day driving across the city? At TMH Behavioral Services, we've built a role where you can focus entirely on what you do best — providing exceptional clinical care.

We are a culturally responsive, mission-driven behavioral health organization expanding our Senior Behavioral Health Program — and we are looking for a compassionate, skilled therapist to join our team serving older adults in assisted living and senior communities across Illinois.

Why Clinicians Choose This Role

Most behavioral health positions ask you to hustle — build your own book of business, manage your own billing, and figure it out as you go. This is not that role.

• Built-in caseload from day one — residents are already in the building. No cold outreach, no marketing, no waiting to fill your schedule.
• One consistent location — you are typically assigned to one primary assisted living community, so you build real relationships and establish a genuine presence.
• Create your own schedule — you have full autonomy over your weekly calendar. Build it around your life.
• Minimal travel — no driving house-to-house across the city.
• Free clinical supervision — provided at no cost to you. For pre-licensed clinicians, that is real money back in your pocket.
• $500 annual CEU reimbursement — plus free access to CEUs through TMH's IDFPR-approved CE Sponsor program.
• Meaningful long-term work — you will develop deep, ongoing therapeutic relationships with residents and become a trusted part of the community you serve.
• Supportive clinical leadership — we believe in taking care of our clinicians so our clinicians can take care of our clients.

About TMH Behavioral Services

TMH Behavioral Services is a growing behavioral health organization rooted in the communities we serve. We provide culturally responsive mental health services in homes, schools, clinics, and community settings — with a deep commitment to reaching individuals who have historically been underserved.

Our Senior Behavioral Health Program brings compassionate, relationship-centered clinical care directly to older adults in assisted living and senior communities — meeting them where they are, with dignity and respect.

Position Overview

The Senior Behavioral Health Therapist provides individual psychotherapy, community support, and case management services to residents living in assisted living and senior living communities. This role focuses on improving residents' emotional wellness, supporting life transitions, and addressing mental health concerns common in later adulthood.

You will have a predictable, stable caseload of 25 completed sessions per week — supported by built-in facility referrals and consistent scheduling.

What You Will Do

• Provide individual psychotherapy, community support, and case management services to residents in assisted living communities
• Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide counseling related to:

• Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
• Grief and loss
• Adjustment to aging and health changes
• Life transitions and social isolation

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR
• Collaborate with facility staff and TMH leadership to support resident wellbeing
• Participate in weekly supervision and monthly in-person team meetings
• Participate in Senior Wellness activity days
• Facilitate 2 in-person educational workshops per year
• Maintain ethical and professional standards of care

Qualifications

Licensed Clinicians (Preferred)

• LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LMFT — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Pre-Licensed Clinicians (Considered)

• LSW, LPC, or other master's level clinicians — eligible for free supervision toward full licensure

All Candidates Must Have:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Experience providing psychotherapy services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Comfort and interest in working with older adult populations

Compensation

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)

$80,000 – $88,000 annually

Pre-Licensed Therapist (LSW, LPC, Master's Level)

$62,000 – $70,000 annually

Compensation is based on licensure status, experience, and clinical expertise.

Benefits & Perks

• Stable full-time salaried position
• PTO ranging from 5 to 12 days based on tenure — rewarding clinicians who grow with us
• 10 days paid vacation annually
• $300 monthly healthcare stipend — use it however works best for you
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free clinical supervision — individual and ongoing
• $500 annual CEU reimbursement
• Free CEUs through TMH's IDFPR-approved CE Sponsor program
• Full schedule autonomy — build your week around your life
• Administrative and billing support — we handle the back office so you can focus on care
• Consistent, predictable caseload with built-in facility referrals

Ready to Join Us?

If you are a clinician who values meaningful work, clinical autonomy, and a team that genuinely supports you — we want to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that is making a real difference in the lives of older adults across Illinois.