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Naperville, Illinois · Hybrid

Licensed Therapist-IOP

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$90k

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Thousand Branches Wellness-Therapist- IOP

Thousand Branches Wellness provides outpatient mental health treatment for adolescents and adults that supports meaningful progress without requiring a pause from everyday life.

Our services are ideal for individuals who want high-quality care while continuing to fulfill responsibilities at work, home, school or in the community. Outpatient treatment can provide the structure, consistency and flexibility needed to build momentum over time.

A subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest and most respected providers of hospital and behavioral healthcare services, Thousand Branches Wellness is seeking an experienced therapist who enjoys the excitment and challenges of a start-up to join our team in Naperville, IL.

thousandbrancheswellness.com

This clinical position is responsible for day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned location. Responsibilities include but are not limited to clinical assessment, group therapy, individual therapy, interdisciplinary treatment planning and other clinical interventions as deemed necessary. Clinical operations will be offered both in person and virtually.

Responsibilities

  • Curriculum development and implementation
  • Referral management, assessments and direct client contact (individual, group and family)
  • Implement and manage systems to ensure effective communication with clients, families, referral sources and other relevant entities
  • Treatment, discharge and safety planning
  • Active participation in clinic consultation, supervision and collaboration
  • Thorough and timely clinical documentation
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Pet Insurance

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.

Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities.

Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field

Active and unrestricted licensure (e. g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or equivalent)

Strong Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Skills

  • Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities (e. g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care)
  • Excellent documentation and organizational skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$90kMental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $58k–$74k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois335 active7,496 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 72% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIllinois counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment544 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,629 in the last 30 days1,390 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About UHS

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
Pet insurance
Career development opportunities