Child and Adolescent Therapist

Child & Adolescent Therapist – LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPC or LSWBannockburn/Deerfield, IL | Full-Time | Hybrid FlexibilityWant the flexibility of private practice without having to build a practice by yourself? At Ellie Mental Health–Bannockburn, we give therapists the clinical autonomy they want with the infrastructure, marketing support, benefits, and local team they need to build a rewarding career. We are growing our child and adolescent services and are looking for a therapist who genuinely enjoys working with kids, teens, and families. Our North Shore community has strong demand for clinicians who can help with anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, school challenges, family stress, and life transitions. We are particularly interested in therapists comfortable working with elementary-age children as well as adolescents. You do not need to bring a full caseload with you. We actively invest in helping our clinicians grow through Google Ads, Meta advertising, SEO, community partnerships, school and provider outreach, sponsorships, and referral development.Why Join Our Team?Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potentialPaid time offBCBS medical, dental, and vision benefits401(k) optionsFlexible in-person and telehealth schedulingComfortable, fully furnished officesBilling, credentialing, EHR, and administrative supportIndividual and group supervisionAccessible local clinical leadershipFree CEUs through TPN HealthProfessional development and leadership opportunitiesMarketing and referral support to help build your caseloadCollaborative team culture without the isolation of solo practiceWho We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you:Enjoy working with children, adolescents, and familiesAre comfortable seeing younger school-age children, including some children around age 5Have experience with anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, or family dynamicsAre comfortable partnering with parents and caregivers when clinically appropriateHave experience with play-based, CBT, behavioral, family, or other developmentally appropriate approachesWant the flexibility of private practice with more support and stabilityAre motivated to grow professionally and build a strong caseloadIndependent licensure is preferred, but we will consider strong pre-licensed clinicians with relevant experience and a marketable specialty. Limited-Time Transition Incentive Qualified clinicians joining our Bannockburn team may be eligible for a transition incentive of up to $3,000.Additional eligibility requirements apply. What You'll DoProvide therapy to children and adolescentsComplete assessments and individualized treatment plansPartner with parents and caregivers as appropriateProvide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate careMaintain timely clinical documentationBuild toward approximately 25 completed sessions per week for full-time statusCollaborate with colleagues and referral partnersParticipate in consultation and professional developmentQualificationsMaster's or doctoral degree in a behavioral health fieldIllinois license or pre-license: LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD, LSW, LPC, or ALMFTExperience working with children and/or adolescentsStrong communication and relationship-building skillsCommitment to ethical, compassionate, dependable careAbility to complete required background screeningIf you want to work with children and families while building a sustainable private-practice career—without having to manage billing, credentialing, marketing, and administration on your own—we would love to meet you.Location: Bannockburn/Deerfield, IL 60015Flexible work from home options available.Compensation: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year