Mental Health Therapist (Carol Stream)

Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Pay: Per hour, based on licensure and experience

Location: In-person at Prospering Minds Counseling in Carol Stream, IL

Job Type: W-2 Full-Time Therapist

Work Location: Primarily in person with virtual clients and in person clients

About Prospering Minds Counseling

Prospering Minds Counseling is a dedicated mental health private practice committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals, couples, and families. Our work is rooted in helping clients feel safe, supported, and empowered as they move toward healing and growth.

Our practice is guided by the following core values:

• Trauma-Informed – We prioritize safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment throughout the healing process.
• Authentic – We create a genuine, supportive environment for both clients and clinicians.
• Holistic – We consider the whole person, including emotional, mental, relational, and physical well-being.
• Compassionate – We meet clients where they are with empathy, respect, and understanding.
• Intentional – We provide purposeful, evidence-based care that supports meaningful change.
• Our slogan, “helping you prosper,” reflects our commitment to guiding clients toward growth, resilience, healing, and overall well-being.

Position Overview

Prospering Minds Counseling is seeking a full-time licensed mental health therapist who is compassionate, authentic, clinically grounded, and committed to trauma-informed care.

The ideal candidate will have experience treating PTSD, Complex PTSD, dissociation, and other trauma-related concerns. This clinician should feel comfortable working with individuals, couples, and/or families and be committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and empowering therapeutic space.

This position requires availability on Mondays, weeknights, and Saturdays during the day . The role is primarily in person, with some flexibility for hybrid sessions.

As part of our team, you will join a supportive and values-driven practice where clients rely on consistency, trust, and evidence-based treatment. We are looking for a clinician who is eager to grow professionally, contribute to a collaborative team culture, and provide intentional care to clients navigating trauma, relational challenges, and emotional distress.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and/or families.
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 20–30 clinical hours per week.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each client’s goals, needs, strengths, and presenting concerns.
• Build authentic, trusting therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Utilize trauma-informed interventions that prioritize safety, empowerment, collaboration, and stabilization.
• Provide a warm, client-centered, and compassionate therapeutic environment.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with ethical, legal, and practice standards.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with leadership and team members to support a healthy, transparent, and supportive work culture.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning related to trauma treatment, evidence-based practice, and clinical growth.
• Maintain professional boundaries, ethical standards, and a commitment to high-quality client care.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related mental health field.
• Active Illinois clinical license or license-eligible credential, such as LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent.
• Must be eligible to provide clinical therapy services in Illinois.
• Prior clinical experience working with trauma-related concerns, including PTSD, Complex PTSD, dissociation, attachment trauma, relational trauma, or similar presenting issues.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed, compassionate, and client-centered care.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, documentation, rapport-building, and therapeutic intervention.
• Comfort working with individuals, couples, and/or families.
• Ability to maintain a consistent caseload and provide reliable client care.
• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Willingness to participate in team consultation, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work primarily in person at the Carol Stream office.
• Availability to work Mondays, weeknights, and Saturdays during the day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Illinois clinical licensure (LPC or equivalent), or LPC eligible.
• Specialized training or experience in trauma-focused treatment modalities, such as EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, CPT, ACT, or other evidence-based trauma interventions.
• Experience working in a private practice setting.
• Experience with couples, family systems, attachment-based work, or relational trauma.
• Comfort supporting clients with complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, dissociation, anxiety, depression, grief, or identity-related concerns.
• Interest in continued growth within a trauma-informed, holistic, and collaborative practice environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on licensure, experience, and level of degree.
• 401(k).
• Health insurance.
• Dental.
• Vision
• Paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.
• Short term disability.
• Professional development stipends.
• Supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.
• Opportunities for trauma-informed training and continued clinical growth.
• Hybrid flexibility while maintaining an engaged in-person presence.
• Diverse and meaningful client work.

Schedule

This position may include:

• Day shifts.
• Evening shifts.
• Monday to Friday availability.
• Saturdays during the day.
• Weekends as needed.
• 4-hour or 8-hour shift options depending on caseload and scheduling needs.

Why Join Prospering Minds Counseling?

At Prospering Minds Counseling, clinicians are valued as whole people, not just providers. We strive to create a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, transparent, and aligned with our mission of helping clients prosper.

You will have the opportunity to deepen your clinical skills, receive support from a trauma-informed team, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients seeking healing and growth.

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate, growth-oriented therapist who is passionate about trauma-informed care, we would love to hear from you.

We cannot wait to review your application! For more information or questions contact us at