Senior Behavioral Health Therapist
TMH Behavioral Services
Full-Time | Assisted Living & Senior Communities | Illinois
Position Overview
The Senior Behavioral Health Therapist provides individual psychotherapy services, 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.
Therapists in this role benefit from a consistent work location, built-in referrals, and a predictable caseload, allowing them to focus on clinical care rather than marketing or traveling extensively between appointments.
What Makes This Role Unique
- Consistent work location - therapists are typically assigned to one primary assisted living community
• Built-in referrals - residents are already in the building, eliminating the need to build a caseload from scratch
• Minimal travel - no driving house-to-house across the city
• Predictable schedule with stable weekly caseload
• Meaningful long-term relationships with residents
• Supportive clinical leadership and supervision
Responsibilities
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
- grief and loss
- adjustment to aging and health changes
- life transitions
- social isolation
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record
Collaborate with facility staff and TMH leadership to support resident wellbeing
Participate in weekly supervision and monthly in-person staff team meetings
Maintain ethical and professional standards of care
Participate is Senior Wellness activity days
Conduct 2 in person workshops per year
Caseload Expectations
Expected caseload: 25 completed therapy sessions per week
Therapists typically provide services within one primary facility or two nearby facilities, allowing for consistent scheduling and minimal travel.
Qualifications
Licensed Clinician Preferred
Pre-Licensed Clinicians Considered
- LSW
- LPC
- Other master's level clinicians under supervision
Required
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
Experience providing psychotherapy services
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Comfort working with older adult populations
Compensation
Licensed Therapist Salary Range
$80,000 - $88,000 annually
Pre-Licensed Therapist Salary Range
$62,000 - $70,000 annually
Compensation is based on licensure status, experience, and clinical expertise.
Benefits
Full-time employment with stable salary
Predictable weekly caseload
Minimal travel between service locations
Administrative and billing support
Clinical supervision and professional development opportunities
Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
