Child and Adolescent Therapist

Join Our Team! Peace Within Therapy and Wellness is a growing, collaborative group practice dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families thrive. We’re looking for a compassionate, creative, and motivated therapist who enjoys connecting with children and teens and values a flexible, individualized approach to therapy. If you’re passionate about helping young people feel understood, empowered, and confident, we’d love to connect with you. What Makes Our Practice Different? Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: We celebrate individual differences and use strengths-based, collaborative approaches. Creative, Individualized Therapy: We utilize art, play, movement, sensory-based activities, and other developmentally appropriate ways of connecting. Supportive Team Environment: We value collaboration, consultation, sharing ideas, humor, and connection. Opportunities for Professional Growth: Develop your skills and interests in specialized areas of child and adolescent mental health. Flexibility: Opportunities to create a schedule that works with your availability and professional goals. Who We’re Looking For A licensed mental health professional (LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LCPC) who: Enjoys working with children, adolescents, and parents. Has experience or interest in some of the following anxiety, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, OCD, trauma, or behavioral challenges. Values neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and strengths-based care. Is open to using creative, experiential, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches. Enjoys collaboration while also working independently. Is committed to ongoing learning and professional development. Experience or training in play therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP, EMDR, IFS, or parent coaching is a plus, but not required. We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a strong therapeutic connection just as much as specialized training. Responsibilities Provide individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents, with opportunities for parent and family work. Develop individualized, evidence-informed treatment plans. Collaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, and other professionals when appropriate. Maintain timely clinical documentation and professional standards. Participate in clinical consultation and collaborative treatment planning. Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive therapeutic environment. Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related clinical mental health field. Current Illinois LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LCPC license. Experience working with children or adolescents, or a strong interest in developing this specialty. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and clinical skills. Compensation and Schedule Competitive compensation based on licensure, experience, and position structure. Flexible scheduling options. Part-time and full-time opportunities may be considered. Opportunities for professional growth and specialty development. Peace Within Therapy and Wellness is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for clients and clinicians alike. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits Flexible schedule Support with marketing, billing, and professional supervision Application Question(s) Do you have an Illinois license in a mental health field, such as LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, or PsyD? Ability to Commute Barrington, IL 60010 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barrington, IL 60010 #J-18808-Ljbffr Peace Within Therapy and Wellness