Counselor/ Therapist

About us:

When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You'll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.

Mission: Arrowleaf's mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.

Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.

Visit our website: myarrowleaf.org/employment to learn more about Arrowleaf

Job Title: Counselor/ Therapist


Home Office: Johnson County Office (JCO), or Alexander County Office (ACO). Location is dependent on office space availability.


Area of Focus: Behavioral Health


Program(s): Community Support Team (CST)

• Behavioral Health: Outpatient Mental Health Programming helps individuals build life skills and well-being through behavioral health counseling, psychiatric care, and other care coordination and support services.
• SAMHSA CCBHC: Serves individuals living with a mental or substance use disorder who seeks care, including those with severe mental illness (SMI), substance use disorder (SUD) including opioid use, children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), individuals with co-occurring mental and substance disorders (COD), and individuals experiencing a mental health or substance-related crisis.

Immediate Supervisor: Programs Coordinator

Hours of Work: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Afterhours on-call rotation required


FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field, qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Master's Degree in Human Services or related field, qualifies as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred. Must be eligible for Master's Degree in human services or related field within 1 year of hire.


Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of various behavioral and human development theories and practices; ability to understand mental health diagnoses, treatment planning processes, and evidence-based curriculums; knowledge of local health and human services resources; knowledge of basic crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques; basic knowledge of the DSM V & Rule 132; knowledge of family therapy, child development, foster care placements, Juvenile Justice System, and DCFS; ability to provide services in clients' homes and within the community; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent computer skills.

Special Requirements: Travels to off-site/community-based locations for direct service delivery; participates in after-hours crisis response rotation; ability to schedule evening appointments; maintains and provides proof of a valid driver's license; maintains and provides proof of personal vehicle liability insurance; at least 21 years of age; maintain First Aid & CPR certification; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Intervenes and evaluates consumers, establishes preliminary diagnosis. Develops and monitors treatment plan collaboratively with consumers by defining goals, specific outcomes and time-frames for treatment. Monitors consumer's behavior and makes detailed reports for medical necessity in regular comprehensive evaluations.
• Intervenes therapeutically to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of consumers to improve individual and family level of functioning.
• Provides crisis intervention to stabilize consumer's condition by utilizing short-term crisis intervention techniques and/or referral to other support services.
• Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service providers both internally and externally.
• Carries a caseload of clients enrolled in Community Support Team services and as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Completes required monthly direct service hours to consumers as defined on Direct Service Requirement sheet
• Facilitates comprehensive consumer care by providing case management services and therapeutic intervention in community-based settings.
• Facilitates recreation/socialization and cultural activities for consumers which provide enjoyable outings that prepare and encourage them to engage in activities independent of the agency.
• Effectively teaches life-management skills to consumers and assist with the development of independent living activities, such as grocery shopping, attending appointments, social skills training, money management, and coping skills.
• Provides and arranges transportation services to consumers which they translate to their natural environment.
• Demonstrates active involvement in supervision, team meetings, and clinical staffing.
• Collaborate with internal and external members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and ensure the client's needs are being met.

Benefit Package

• Professional & upward mobility opportunities
• A family-oriented atmosphere
• Health, vision and dental insurance option*available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
• 401(k)
• $50,000 life insurance policy
• Travel reimbursement
• Up to 368 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
• Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary!

Salary Range: $46,092 - $62,067 (pay is dependent on education level and credentials)


*This is a bargaining unit, union position

Questions? visit myarrowleaf.org/employment or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to learn more!

Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.


Arrowleaf is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws regarding it. EEO is a set of standards that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family history), order of protection status, or military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including recruiting, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, promotions, pay practices, training, wages, and benefits.