What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Mental Health Therapist position at Psychiatric Medical Care?
Description
If you’re a master level therapist / social worker / counselor who finds purpose in helping older adults rediscover hope and connection, this could be a meaningful next step in your career. Our newly opened Intensive Outpatient Program in Aledo, IL (recently opened in April 2026) is looking for a compassionate therapist to join the team.
- Job Title: Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
- Location: Aledo, IL (Note: This is our newest program in IL that just opened up in April 2026.)
- Setting: Intensive Outpatient Program
- Salary: Up to $80,000 depending upon experience
- Population: Older adults, ages 65
- Schedule: Full Time (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm)
- Supervision Available: Psychiatric Medical Care provides supervision for provisionally licensed therapists / social workers / counselors.
This is a chance to do impactful clinical work in a close-knit community, supporting seniors through group therapy, connection, and mental health care that truly changes lives.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a small disciplinary team comprised of a psychiatric physician, RN Director, and medical office coordinator providing services to the senior population
- Use evidenced based therapeutic approaches and develop, personalize, and update treatment plans with your team
- Provide compliant documentation based on Medicare guidelines within a designated time-frame
- Our main focus is utilizing group therapy but also include:
- Individual sessions
- Family therapy (as needed)
- Assist with local community education
- Other duties as assigned
Work-Life Balance:
- Monday-Friday
- No Weekends
- No On-Call
- 7 Paid Holidays Off Per Year
- PTO accrual
Competitive Benefits:
- Practically Free Vision & Dental
- Practically Free Medical Starting As Low As $80/Month
- Matching 401k - vested on day one
- Furthering Education Assistance
Unmatched Clinical Support:
- We have online resources at your fingertips 24/7, including a group curriculum toolkit.
- We connect you with our top therapists/social workers for peer-to-peer training and support.
- Previous Senior Life Solution employees ready to train you.
About us:
Senior Life Solutions, an intensive outpatient therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging.
Requirements
- Licensure: License in Social Work or Counseling as recognized by the state; may include LISW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc. – required
- Work with kindness and accountability to enhance the quality of life for our patients. required
Other
- Upon an applicant’s request, the Company will consider a reasonable accommodation.
- Successful completion of a full background check is required for employment. At times, this may include drug testing.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000