Children's Therapist
$50 - $61 per unitCounseling Works
Job Description
Job Description
Salary:
Counseling Works
Childrens Therapist
Naperville Frankfort Lemont Shorewood, IL | Part-time or Full-time
WHO WE ARE
Counseling Works is a thriving group private practice with four offices across the southwest Chicago suburbs. Were an established practice with a genuine focus on the growth and wellbeing of our clinicians. Were adding an experienced childrens therapist to a collaborative, supportive team that values openness, career development, and positive work-life balance.
WHAT YOULL GET
Full admin support: A dedicated medical biller and intake coordinator handle scheduling, insurance verification, claims, and intake paperwork so you can focus on clients
Free supervision & consultation: Individual and group consultation provided. Supervision provided if required for licensure
No-show protection: You receive your split of any cancellation fees charged, so a clients last-minute cancellation doesnt mean lost income for you
Paid orientation: Your onboarding time is compensated so you can get up to speed without it coming out of your pocket
Monthly CEU events: Built-in educational opportunities and professional development
Marketing support: Psychology Today profile, business cards, and networking opportunities provided from day one
Healthcare & retirement: Contributions to monthly group healthcare plan premiums plus 401K with company matching
Flexible scheduling & vacation: Flexible vacation policy with work-life balance as a core organizational value
Comfortable workspace: Well-decorated private offices across four suburban locations
Career advancement: Ongoing opportunities for growth within an established, expanding practice
COMPENSATION
This is a fee-for-service role. Therapists earn a percentage of collected session revenue, commensurate with experience and licensure level.
Masters level / pre-licensed: 4049% approximately $50$61 per session
Fully licensed: 50%+ approximately $63+ per session
THE ROLE
This position is designed for an experienced clinician who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and teens. Youll carry a caseload of individual and family therapy clients across this demographic, with full administrative support so you can focus on clinical care. You'll:
- Provide individual and/or family therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and teens
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate DSM-5 diagnoses
- Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans
- Coordinate care with family members, school systems, and outside providers when clinically appropriate
- Collaborate with intake, leadership, and care coordination teams
- Contribute to childrens specialty outreach and marketing initiatives
CASELOAD & SCHEDULE
Full-time: ~25 client sessions per week; 30+ scheduled hours
Part-time: 1520 client sessions per week; 29 or fewer scheduled hours
Evenings: Minimum one evening shift per week required
Weekends: Minimum one weekend shift per week required (minimum one-year commitment)
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
Illinois license required (active or actively in pursuit):
LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, PsyD, or PhD
Education:
Masters degree required (MEd, MSW, or MA)
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of direct clinical experience working with children, adolescents, or teens
Prior private practice experience is a plus but not required
Preferred specialties or experience:
Play therapy
ADHD or autism spectrum
Childhood or adolescent trauma
School-based counseling or school system collaboration
YOURE A GREAT FIT IF YOU
- Have direct 1:1 therapy experience with children, adolescents, or teens
- Hold or are actively pursuing an Illinois clinical license
- Bring a specialty or modality relevant to younger populations (play therapy, ADHD, autism, trauma)
- Are comfortable working collaboratively with parents, guardians, and school systems
- Thrive with autonomy and also value team collaboration
- Are organized, timely, and accurate with documentation and billing
- Want to grow a caseload without building a practice from scratch
Counseling Works is committed to creating a workplace that fosters growth, collaboration, and positive impact in our communities.
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