Home Based Mental Health Therapist (Remote)

Position: Home Based Mental Health Therapist Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour (direct client care)/$60,000-$65,000/year (salary) Job Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week) Schedule: Must be available to work 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day for the following working windows • Weekdays: 12pm – 8pm • Weekends: 10am – 6pm Work Setting: Remote (Telehealth + Optional In-Person Sessions) Service Areas: • Livingston County (Pontiac and surrounding areas) • McLean County (Bloomington / Normal) • Madison County (Alton / Edwardsville) • DuPage County (Wheaton and surrounding areas) • Will County (Joliet and surrounding areas) • Cook County (Arlington Heights / Schaumburg and surrounding areas) COMPENSATION & WORK STRUCTURE: Designed for Professional Growth and Sustainability. PROJECTED WEEKLY EARNINGS: $766.00 – $1,124.00 (Based on a standard 32–40 hour engagement) 1. DIRECT FAMILY INTERVENTION (Direct Client Care) Rate: $30.00 – $35.00 / hour • Average 22–25 hours/week • This is your high-impact work: intensive, relationship-based intervention in-home, in the community, or via telehealth. 2. CLINICAL FOUNDATION & PREP (Indirect Client Care) Rate: $16.60 / hour • Average 10–15 hours/week • We compensate you for the essential "behind-the-scenes" work that makes your sessions successful: • Clinical Documentation: Professional note-taking and case strategy. • Field Logistics: Protected travel time between families. • Care Coordination: Collaborating with Lead Clinicians and partners. • Mentorship: Weekly clinical supervision and team training. Mileage reimbursement: • Mileage between client locations is reimbursed at 72 ½ cents per mile Bilingual Requirement (preferred): Spanish and English Speaking About Us: At Blue Kite Wellness, our mission is to reduce behavioral health challenges by providing accessible, compassionate, individualized, and holistic mental health services to children, teen, adults, and families. We are committed to transform how mental health care is delivered across homes, communities, and clinics in Illinois. Position Overview: We are seeking a full-time Lead Community Mental Health Therapist to provide individual and family therapy remotely while also supporting and mentoring clinicians. This role is remote, with telehealth as a primary option. Ability to provide in-person sessions is preferred but not required. In this role, you will utilize a client-centered approach, incorporating CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care to address a range of behavioral and mental health challenges. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on families, while working as part of a collaborative and supportive clinical team. This is a non-traditional role with flexibility to schedule sessions based on client needs and availability, including after-school hours, evenings, and weekends, as required. Key Responsibilities: • Provide remote therapy services to children, adolescents, and families experiencing behavioral and mental health challenges, such as suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, depression, trauma, and dysregulation. • Implement evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs, including CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. • Deliver crisis intervention and collaborate on safety planning as needed. • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of session notes, treatment plans, and client progress in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. • Participate in regular clinical supervision and team meetings to support ongoing professional growth. • Coordinate and schedule sessions based on client needs and availability. • Travel between client sessions within the service area (mileage reimbursement provided). Who You Are: • You hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. (required) • Minimum of 1.5–2 years of clinical/direct therapy experience in mental/behavioral health settings (required) • Strong background in crisis response and trauma-informed care • You have hands-on experience working with children or families impacted by mental health challenges • You have a strong foundation in mental health and a passion for working with youth and families. • You possess professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills. • You are comfortable taking direction from clinical leads and supervisors and contributing positively to team culture • You are comfortable working in diverse home environments and are open to evenings or weekend visits based on client needs Additional Details: • Consistent Scheduling for Mentors and Clinicians: We maintain a structured schedule across four weekdays and one weekend day to ensure consistency and high-quality care. This provides predictable hours, steady caseload flow, and reliable session times—supporting professional focus while fostering strong, ongoing client relationships through consistent availability. • Caseload development: Autonomy to manage and grow your own caseload, with support available to help ensure you remain on track • Comprehensive Training: Full training is provided to ensure confidence and success in your role. • Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursement for travel between client locations.- • Clinical Supervision: Ongoing clinical supervision and mentorship from licensed clinicians to foster professional development. Why Join Blue Kite Wellness? • Clinical growth with regular supervision and mentorship. • Inclusive culture: We value diversity and provide a supportive, collaborative environment for all employees. • Make a real impact by supporting families in your community. Compensation & Benefits: • Health and dental insurance provided. • Mileage reimbursement between client visits. • Ongoing training and clinical support. Equal Opportunity Employer Blue Kite Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Who Thrives in This Role We are looking for dedicated practitioners who seek to move beyond traditional, office-based models and into the heart of community-based healing. You will excel here if you: • Value Relational Depth: You understand that sustainable change happens through consistency and trust. You are looking to invest your expertise in a focused caseload where you can see the long-term impact of your work. • Balance Structure with Creativity: You appreciate the clinical framework of the "Wraparound" model and enjoy the autonomy of the field, knowing you have a dedicated team collaborating with you at every step. • Navigate Complexity with Composure: You bring a grounded, professional presence to high-intensity situations, providing families with the stability and empathy they need to move forward. • Prioritize Community-Based Care: You are passionate about meeting families where they are—in their homes and their neighborhoods—to help them build a foundation for lasting success. Impact That Resonates A Catalyst for Generational Change: At Blue Kite Wellness, you are more than a provider; you are the architect of a professional, healing partnership. This is intensive, heart-centered work that requires the clinical autonomy to build deep, individual rapport while navigating the unique dynamics of each family’s home and community. Integrated Wraparound Support: While you lead the relationship-building process on the ground, you are never working in isolation. You are part of a dedicated "wraparound" team that ensures every family has a 360-degree support system. This model allows for the consistent, high-impact intervention necessary to help families rebuild their daily lives from the ground up and create lasting, sustainable success. Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Relocation assistance Education: • Master's (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job