Behavioral Health Therapist

See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!

Perks of Working at CYFS:

Paid Time Off Available


Financial Incentives:

• Employee Referral Program

Educational Assistance:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
• Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
• 24/7 call line
• Tax consultation/financial resources
• Discounted legal services and mediation services
• Health and Wellness resources

Use of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement

Ability to contribute to 401K

Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement


"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About the Position:

With supervision, provides assessments; individual, marital, and family therapy; and education services to a diverse clientele.

A Typical Day as a Behavioral Health Therapist:

• Conduct family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strengths-based assessments of the behavioral health needs of individual youth and adults, couples, and families;
• Partner with clients and identify collaterals to develop treatment goals to address their presenting issues and needs;
• Build on client strengths and provide goal-directed mental health therapy and counseling services to clients
• Offer services at times convenient to clients to include some evenings;
• Coordinate services with and provide consultation to other systems on behalf of clients, such as schools, medical providers, case workers/care coordinators, etc.
• Document services as required by legal statute, funder requirements, and agency policies.

How you will spend your time in this position:

• 60% direct service with clients
• 15% documentation
• 10% staffing/supervision/group supervision
• 10% Training
• 5% other duties as assigned

Does the Following Apply to You?

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Psychology, or closely related Human Service field.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical position (preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain an insured vehicle
• At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license

About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):

(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.

Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change

For information on The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.