Full-Time Child Therapist

Full-Time Child & Family Therapist (W2 Position) 1 Position Available - September 2026 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are looking for a clinician with meaningful training and experience in one or more of the following contextual and behavioral therapies: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Parent Management Training (PMT), and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) . Those who also have training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) or Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) are strongly urged to apply! Mind Chicago clinicians specialize in working with children ages 2-15 and their parents ! We are looking for clinicians who are confident and experienced in working with parents and find young kids a joy! Illinois-licensed LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, PhD At least 2 years of post-graduate therapy experience This is a full-time, W-2 position requiring in-person therapy sessions in Wilmette and Chicago. Caseload: Maintain a minimum of 17 billed clients per week, which requires clinicians to book 20+ clients per week. Most clinicians work about 32 hours per week (excluding breaks/meals) to fulfill the responsibilities that build and maintain a healthy caseload (e.g., consultations, parent calls, school calls, session prep, networking). Schedule: Minimum 4 days per week (3 days at our Wilmette location & 1 day at our Chicago location). Evening Availability: Schedule clients 3 days per week between 3:00p and 8:30p Monday - Wednesday at our Wilmette location. Schedule client 1 day per week between 2 p and 8p on Thursdays at our Chicago location - OR - switch Thursdays to a weekend day at our Chicago location. Clinicians can choose to work 5 days per week with shorter evening hours. Over 70% of incoming clients are in-person EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT Mind Chicago is known for its thoughtful onboarding and training process for clinicians. All clinicians receive regular individual consultation and participate in weekly group consultations to connect with colleagues and get the support we all need! From Lunch and Learns to annual trainings—we ensure clinicians receive ongoing, high-quality training and opportunities to connect with each other. WHAT ARE THE PERKS? Competitive pay structure Paid time off (PTO) Employer-subsidized group health care insurance benefits Employer-paid professional liability insurance Matching IRA (3%) and other employee benefits Employer-paid Digital Note Taker (saving clinicians 3+ hours per week in documentation time) Ongoing supervision/consultation and annual CEU reimbursement Additional paid job opportunities (speaking and writing) Support of a well-established & well-respected practice with a broad network around Chicagoland Wildly supportive, thoughtful, and hilarious colleagues Employer-sponsored networking events to build your reputation and individual fingerprint as a clinician Potential paid opportunity to supervise other clinicians after 1 year of employment at Mind for clinicians with 4+ years of clinical experience LET’S TALK COMPENSATION Estimated annual pay ranges from $75,000 to $100,000, depending on experience and caseload. $2500 sign-on bonus to support clinicians as they build their caseload. Total compensation is much higher when our many benefits are included (e.g., phone and computer reimbursement, employer-sponsored health insurance, professional development benefits, matching IRA, etc.). Additionally, clinicians may seek to increase their pay by facilitating groups, writing, speaking, or adding clients to their caseload. APPLiCATION PROCESS We use a multi-step application process so potential clinicians and the Mind Chicago team really get to know one another!

STEP 1:

Email your resume/CV to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include your pronouns in your email or resume/CV. Provide the email and phone number of two references on your resume/CV. One must be a supervisor/manager. We will not call references without notifying you first. *Due to the many resumes/CVs, we only reply to candidates who meet the needs of a current open position. If you do not complete all parts of STEP 1, we will not respond to your application.

STEP 2:

If your qualifications meet our current needs, we’ll contact you to schedule a brief 15-minute phone call with one of the owners.

STEP 3:

If you move on to step 3, you will join us for an in-person office visit and interview. Coffee/tea provided! Get to know our vibe a bit more by checking out our Instagram @mindchicago or joining our newsletter on our website! #J-18808-Ljbffr Mind Chicago, PC