Bi-Lingual (Mandarin) Licensed Clinical Therapist LCPC/LCSW

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$114K - $156K

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Job Description

Innovative Counseling Partners - Join a Supportive, Inclusive, and Growth-Oriented Workplace!

Are you looking for a clinic that not only takes a holistic, mindful approach to mental health but also prioritizes a positive, employee-centered environment? Read on to discover why Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC, may be the perfect place for you!

Compensation: $60-$80 per clinical hour, depending on licensure, billing entity, and session type.

ABOUT INNOVATIVE COUNSELING PARTNERS, PLLC Innovative Counseling Partners is a compassionate, inclusive private practice offering comprehensive mental health counseling and therapy services to a diverse community.

As a client- and employee-centered organization, we understand that prioritizing mental health is as essential as physical health.

We proudly support clients across various backgrounds, including multilingual care, and strive to make our services accessible to everyone-not just those who can afford private mental health care.

Our highly skilled team of therapists is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive atmosphere that fosters growth and healing.

Why Work with Us? At ICP, we recognize that our employees are at the heart of our mission. We value a work environment built on collaboration, mutual support, and growth. Our competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and emphasis on work-life balance show our commitment to you, our team. We offer a positive, inclusive workplace where your hard work is rewarded, and professional development is encouraged.

We are currently hiring: Licensed clinical therapists with experience working with adults, families, couples, children, and adolescents. Bilingual candidates are highly valued in our diverse environment.

Employee Benefits

  • Employee status (W-2)
  • 401K with a 3% contribution from ICP (begins after 6 months of employment)
  • Flexible unpaid time off with the ability to take up to 5 weeks annually
  • Earned PTO for personal use
  • Earned Sick Time Off
  • Continuing Education for up to 12 CEU's per year
  • Consistent stream of referrals
  • Flexible schedules, with a minimum of 12 client hours per week
  • Individual and group consultation and supervision
  • Opportunities to earn additional income through supervision and blog writing
  • Full-time employees have the opportunity to join our BCBS Health Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-Term disability and life insurance (50K) are provided by employer for full-time.
  • Compensation: $55-$75 per clinical hour, depending on licensure, billing entity, and session type.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Current Illinois license (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW)
  • 1-3 years of experience in behavioral health

Passionate About Supporting Others

Ability to work a minimum of 12 clinical session hours per week with flexible options for full-time. Full-time is considered 25-30 clinical session hours per week.

Work hours include at least 2 evenings per week until 9pm or 1 evening per week until 9pm and hours on Saturday or Sunday, with at least (8) sessions at prime time: (5 pm - 9 pm weeknights) or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Private practice experience
  • Background in Community Mental Health or Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Registered with CAQH and holds an NPI number
  • Specialized training in areas such as Play Therapy, Art Therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, or EMDR

If you want to make a positive impact in a welcoming, growth-oriented environment, consider joining us at Innovative Counseling Partners!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive mental health counseling and therapy services to a diverse population of adults, families, couples, children, and adolescents. Engage in individual and group consultation and supervision while maintaining a consistent stream of client referrals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Illinois license such as LCPC, LCSW, LPC, or LSW and possess 1-3 years of experience in behavioral health. Proficiency in Mandarin is highly valued, and the role requires availability for evening or weekend clinical sessions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCrisis interventionCase managementPsychotherapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bi-Lingual (Mandarin) Licensed Clinical Therapist LCPC/LCSW at Innovative Counseling Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 34 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 35% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
27% this job
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 6.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 51% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Innovative Counseling Partners

Mental Health Care
Oak Park, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with 3% employer contribution
Flexible unpaid time off (up to 5 weeks annually)
Earned PTO
Earned sick time
Continuing education (up to 12 CEUs per year)
Consistent referrals
Flexible schedules
Individual and group consultation/supervision